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Among airlines operating Mexicali to Mexico City flights:

• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Mexicali and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris

Flights from Mexicali to Mexico City usually depart from Mexicali (MXL) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Mexicali to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $262 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $63–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Connecting flights from Mexicali to Mexico City most commonly pass through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 10% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Mexicali to Mexico City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $252 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $268, a difference of $16. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Mexicali to Mexico City route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexicali to Mexico City flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:46 am and lands at 4:05 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 3:09 am.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $260. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexicali to Mexico City takes 3h 19m, covering 1,352 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $148 to $675. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexicali to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 8h 55m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Mexicali to Mexico City range from $224 to $308, with an average of $260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.