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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 4:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 3:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City takes 3h 45m, covering 1,552 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City range from $340 to $526, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $411 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $411 round-trip and layover options via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) at $425.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 95% on time
• American Airlines: 91% on time
• Volaris: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Mexico City flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $2,479. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Mexico City flights:

• Delta
• Aeromexico
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Mexico City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 29m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $423, a difference of $29.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 22m, compared with 7h 24m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. El Fogoncito is in Terminal 2 and Cúcara Mácara is in Terminal 1's Building B on the second level. Both are restaurant bars. Fast food options include Burger King and Subway.

Travelers can get to LAX from Los Angeles by taxi or FlyAway Bus. FlyAway Buses are an affordable option. They run from LA station to the airport every 30 minutes during peak hours and the trip takes about 30 to 60 minutes. These buses offer regularly scheduled round-trips between LAX and LA Union Station.

Yes, MEX is connected by a bus service that runs directly between Terminals 1 and 2 and Terminal Aérea is a station on Metro Line 5. To reach the city center, transfer at Pantitlán or Oceanía.

Both terminals at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) have infrastructure to provide free access for passengers with disabilities. Passengers with reduced mobility, including elderly passengers and pregnant women, can also use electric cars to get around the airport.

LAX has the Theme Building Observation Deck, which is closed due to construction. Be Relax spa is in Terminal 1 and offers pedicures, manicures, massages and facials.