Direct flights from Mexico City to Mexicali MEX → MXL

Aeromexico and Volaris fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL), several times daily. The flight takes about 3h 17m and covers 1,353 miles (2,177 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $309. Fares last checked 27 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 25 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$277
Typical
$309
Most expensive
$506

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in November rather than September typically saves $100 on MEX → MXL.

  • Sep 2026 $409
  • Oct 2026 $346
  • Nov 2026 $309

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 1–5 nights $300
  • 6–9 nights $309

Staying 1–5 nights typically costs $9 less than 6–9 nights.

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 17 recent dates we priced, Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) showed up to 2 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 08:05 and the latest around 22:05, operated by Aeromexico.

08:05 08:20 08:25 08:30 10:35 21:15 22:05

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Yes, Aeromexico and Volaris operate nonstop flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL).

Which airlines fly direct from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Aeromexico, Volaris operate nonstop flights from Mexico City to Mexicali.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The nonstop flight from Mexico City to Mexicali takes ~3h 17m (approximately 2177 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Mexicali operate multiple daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Round-trip flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) start at $277, with a typical fare around $309. Based on 25 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Across the 3 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Mexico City to Mexicali, with typical fares around $309 — versus about $409 in September 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Typical round-trip fares from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $300 and a week away (6–9 nights) about $309. Medians from 25 recent fare combinations.

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