Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

Yes, direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are available. Historically, approximately 27.6% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop on their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City typically takes approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes, with a median duration of 223 minutes. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases to about 8 hours and 31 minutes, or 511 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2500 kilometers.

How often do Los Angeles to Mexico City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Mexico City route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers on this route often see opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently been classified as having frequent price fluctuations.

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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-13
LAX - Mexico City
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Los Angeles to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $194. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $218, followed by January at $256. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for the Los Angeles to Mexico City route typically range from $288–$551, with a median price of $411. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 30% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals are available if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to set up price alerts.

When flying from Los Angeles to Mexico City, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 27.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely encounter a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Mexico City takes about 3h 43m for non-stop flights. However, including connections, a typical journey can extend to approximately 10h 33m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel time.

The distance between Los Angeles and Mexico City is approximately 2500 km, classifying this route as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves several hours in the air, making it a substantial journey.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Regular price: $406 - $586

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $406 to $586. The current lowest deal is $220 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Aug 10-Aug 13.

now $220

Low $406

High $586

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City is January, with a median price of $132. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $451. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $132

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $451

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$562

$310

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$483

$259

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$579

$311

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$574

$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$472

$265

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$500

$268

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

5 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 1

$663 → $352

47%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$636 → $328

48%

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$652 → $359

45%

8 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 4

$647 → $360

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Los Angeles - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Mexico City are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City, with a median price of $132.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 43m.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City typically take 3h 43m, while connecting flights average 10h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 27.6% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights.

Volaris is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major departure point for flights to Mexico City, offering many options.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$220

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is an alternative for flights to Mexico City from Los Angeles.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic for Mexico City.

📍 ~55 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

87% AI deal score

$1,321

$716

Save $605

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $400. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to about $655. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly higher, with an average price of $416.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $288. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $411. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $551 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City are March, with a median price of $194, and April, with a median price of $218. January also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $256. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $411 for this route.

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Los Angeles to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Regular price: $406 - $586

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $406 to $586. The current lowest deal is $220 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales, for travel from Aug 10-Aug 13.

now $220

Low $406

High $586

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City

January

Cheapest

Flights from $132

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $451

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Mexico City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$562

$310

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$483

$259

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$579

$311

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$574

$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$472

$265

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) - Mexico City (NLU)

Volaris

$500

$268

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City

5 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 1

$663 → $352

47%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$636 → $328

48%

5 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 4

$652 → $359

45%

8 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 4

$647 → $360

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Mexico City