MXL - CUL

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5 days a week
You can fly direct with Volaris. Average duration is 1h 50m
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When to book
14 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)
Cheapest • Avg $179 (round-trip)
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL)
Shortest trip • 6h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Mexicali to Culiacán (MXL-CUL)

 
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MXL  Mexicali-CUL Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato
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CUL  Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato-MXL Mexicali
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Price, demand and travel trends for Mexicali to Culiacán flights

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexicali to Culiacán, it is 27% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Mexicali to Culiacán at $162 round-trip.
  • March ($292) and December ($288) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Mexicali to Culiacán the cheapest?

Flights from Mexicali to Culiacán are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Mexicali to Culiacán flights

Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.

When to book flights from Mexicali to Culiacán

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Mexicali to Culiacán?

    Only Volaris operates flights between Mexicali and Culiacán.

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

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

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexicali to Culiacán.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $206 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$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 Mexicali to Culiacán?

    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 Mexicali to Culiacán pass through?

    One-stop flights from Mexicali to Culiacán most commonly connect through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 85% of one-stop connections
    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Mexicali to Culiacán route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $151 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $243, a difference of $92. 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 Mexicali to Culiacán spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexicali to Culiacán 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 Mexicali to Culiacán?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:39 am and lands at 10:29 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $205. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Mexicali to Culiacán?

    A nonstop flight from Mexicali to Culiacán takes 1h 50m, covering 718 miles.

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

    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 Mexicali to Culiacán?

    Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 10h 20m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 15h 32m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What car rental options are available at Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Airport (CUL)?

    Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Airport (CUL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Europcar
    · MEXRENTACAR
    · Hertz
    · Fox

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

    Round-trip flights from Mexicali to Culiacán range from $155 to $267, with an average of $205 over the past 12 months. Anything below $155 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Mexicali to Culiacán 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 $151 - about $92 less than Sunday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mexicali to Culiacán trip for September. Fares historically average $162 round-trip in that month - typically $130 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $179 round-trip on this route - about $26 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Mexicali to Culiacán?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Mexicali (MXL)
Culiacán (CUL)