Flying from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL). Explore your options for taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
The average length of a direct Mexico City to Mexicali Airport flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Mexicali Airport is located in Mexicali. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Mexico City.
With 22 direct flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Mexicali Airport (MXL) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 6:50am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from MEX to MXL is with Aeromexico at 10:20pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to MXL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL) operate from here.
When departing from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport with Aeromexico.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and MXL is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 88.89% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Mexico City to MXL flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Mexicali Airport (MXL)
After your flight from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport has landed, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Confortable Habitación is a good option that's an easy drive from MXL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
ج.م. 2,308 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 5,055. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to MXL, book your flight ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Mexico City to Mexicali Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport (MXL). Plan your visit to Mexicali in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Mexicali is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 46ºC. Book your Mexico City to MXL flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport in December when temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC.
More about Mexicali
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Mexicali Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexicali:
Your Mexicali visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres west of Mexicali, a visit to Tijuana will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Mexicali, Ensenada is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Skydive Baja, La Bufadora and Ensenada waterfront..
