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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 12:56 am.

The flight takes about 4h 11m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles takes 4h 11m, covering 4,021 km.

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 Mexico City to Los Angeles range from C$ 431 to C$ 610, with an average of C$ 504 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 431 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the route average of C$ 504. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 430 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to C$ 505 for direct.

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 Mexico City to Los Angeles flights are:

• Aeromexico: 94% on time
• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Volaris: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 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 Mexico City to Los Angeles flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 420 to C$ 1,847. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Aeromexico
• Delta
• American Airlines

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 Mexico City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 297, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

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.

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 Mexico City to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 43 minutes.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Mexico City to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 483 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 562, a difference of C$ 79. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 23m, compared with 7h 21m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 31m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Los Angeles flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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