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5 days a week
You can fly direct with Volaris. Average duration is 1h 54m
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When to book
18 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 17% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY)
Cheapest • Avg $156 (round-trip)
Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)
Shortest trip • 16h 59m (one-way)
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Price, demand and travel trends for Culiacán to Mexicali flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Culiacán to Mexicali?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Culiacán to Mexicali, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 38% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Culiacán to Mexicali?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Culiacán to Mexicali at $147 round-trip.
  • January ($248) and February ($210) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Culiacán to Mexicali the cheapest?

Flights from Culiacán to Mexicali are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Culiacán to Mexicali flights

Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

When to book flights from Culiacán to Mexicali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Culiacán to Mexicali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Culiacán to Mexicali flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    Only Volaris operates flights between Culiacán and Mexicali.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    Flights from Culiacán to Mexicali usually depart from Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) and arrive at Mexicali (MXL).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Culiacán to Mexicali:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $169 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Culiacán to Mexicali pass through?

    Connecting flights from Culiacán to Mexicali most commonly pass through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 29% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Culiacán to Mexicali route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $244, a difference of $78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Culiacán to Mexicali spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Culiacán to Mexicali flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Culiacán to Mexicali:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:01 am and lands at 12:55 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:03 am and lands at 12:57 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 54m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Culiacán to Mexicali flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $176. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    A nonstop flight from Culiacán to Mexicali takes 1h 54m, covering 718 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Culiacán to Mexicali?

    Flying via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 45m, compared with 16h 59m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What car rental options are available at Mexicali Airport (MXL)?

    Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Europcar
    · Fox
    · Avis
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Culiacán to Mexicali flight?

    Round-trip flights from Culiacán to Mexicali range from $148 to $218, with an average of $176 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Culiacán to Mexicali flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $166 - about $78 less than Sunday (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Culiacán to Mexicali trip for October. Fares historically average $147 round-trip in that month - typically $101 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $156 round-trip on this route - about $13 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Culiacán to Mexicali?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Airport to Mexicali Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato to Mexicali

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Friday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

Volaris

Volaris

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Direct returns

Mexicali to Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Friday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

Volaris

Volaris

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Culiacán to Mexicali

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Culiacán (CUL)
Mexicali (MXL)