What to know about flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

The approximate distance between Mexico City and Los Angeles is 2,498.19 km. Average flight time from Mexico City to Los Angeles is around 4 hours 24 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
US$160
Volaris Volaris MEX-LAX 6h 51m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 22
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Cheapest round-trip
US$265
Volaris Volaris MEX-LAX 3h 57m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
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When to fly
February
Cheapest
January
Peak season
Route details
2,498.19 km
Flight distance
4h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$160 and round-trip from US$265. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles operate an average of 25 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 15.4% on-time departure rate and a 93.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Mexico City to Los Angeles flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Mexico City to Los Angeles are Volaris, Aeromexico, and American Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Volaris offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Volaris logo Volaris
Aeromexico logo Aeromexico
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Viva logo Viva
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mexico City to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Mexico City to Los Angeles, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles is February, with an average price of US$279; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$336.

US$336
US$308
US$279
US$251
    Cheapest
  • US$280
    Oct
  • US$306
    Nov
  • US$296
    Dec
  • US$296
    Jan
  • US$279
    Feb
  • US$291
    Mar
  • US$302
    Apr
  • US$289
    May
  • US$321
    Jun
  • US$336
    Jul
  • US$315
    Aug
  • US$300
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

The average price of round-trip flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles are found during April, with an average price of US$422. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$626.

US$626
US$524
US$422
US$320
    Cheapest
  • US$490
    Oct
  • US$515
    Nov
  • US$626
    Dec
  • US$486
    Jan
  • US$443
    Feb
  • US$513
    Mar
  • US$422
    Apr
  • US$449
    May
  • US$555
    Jun
  • US$476
    Jul
  • US$504
    Aug
  • US$556
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles during Halloween?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Mexico City to Los Angeles during Halloween.

Halloween is scheduled for Oct 31. The cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles are available on Oct 31, with fares starting at US$171.

US$258
US$215
US$171
US$128
    Cheapest
  • US$207
    27
    Oct
  • US$178
    28
  • US$189
    29
  • US$184
    30
  • US$171
    31
  • US$179
    1
    Nov
  • US$258
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles (MEX-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as US$160 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NLU to LAX on Thu, Oct 22), while Volaris offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$265 departing on Thu, Oct 22 and returning on Tue, Oct 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Volaris Aeromexico American Airlines Viva Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 24 minutes to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from Mexico City to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM646 (07:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$160.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles on October 15, 2026 with Volaris, with prices starting at US$149.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Flying from Mexico City International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (MEX-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Mexico City to Los Angeles is US$293. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Mexico City to Los Angeles is US$511. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Mexico City and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Volaris and Vivaare the most popular budget airlines flying from Mexico City to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Viva provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles, with fares starting at US$245.

US$155
US$245
US$336
US$427
US$517
Viva
US$245
Viva
Volaris
US$278
Volaris
Frontier Airlines
US$350
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
US$416
American Airlines
Aeromexico
US$441
Aeromexico
Delta Air Lines
US$517
Delta Air Lines

Which airline operates the most flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

Total flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Aeromexico/Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles, with 29 flights per week.

7
14
22
29
Aeromexico
29
Aeromexico
Delta Air Lines
29
Delta Air Lines
Korean Air
22
Korean Air
Frontier Airlines
15
Frontier Airlines
Volaris
15
Volaris
Air France
14
Air France

How many flights fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Mexico City to Los Angeles within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

130
110
89
69
Highest
104
Mon
89
Tue
104
Wed
104
Thu
130
Fri
107
Sat
110
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.