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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:05 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:50 am.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

A direct flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali takes 3h 35m, covering 3,502 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali range from C$ 342 to C$ 469, with an average of C$ 396 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 342 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the C$ 396 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 270 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to C$ 401 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 87–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Night is the busiest departure period on Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening 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$ 236 to C$ 1,045. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 156, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Europcar
• Fox
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Afternoon 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 449, a difference of C$ 75.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport and Mexicali. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 9h 37m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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

Among airlines operating Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali flights:

• Aeromexico: 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:

• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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

Booking a flight from Mexico City to Mexicali is an opportunity to visit several other cities served by MXL. Some of these cities include Delta, Ejido Hermosillo, and Cuervos. Rental cars available a Mexicali International Airport provides a more flexible and convenient means of transport from the airport to these cities.

Aeroméxico and Volaris top the list of airlines you should consider booking when traveling with kids. Both airlines offer parents accompanied by their kids priority boarding and deplaning. In addition to this, for longer flights, those that make several stops along the way, both airlines offer endless kid-friendly entertainment. Among the airlines on this route, Aeroméxico has the most extra legroom and spacious seats, which will ensure you and your kids travel comfortably the entire journey.

It is convenient to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali with pets since all airlines on this route have pet-friendly policies. However, if you book Volaris, you will enjoy lower pet charges compared to the other airlines. You can also fly with pets in-cabin, provided their weight together with the kennel does not exceed 22 lbs.

Booking Aeroméxico gives you a chance to enjoy an eco-friendly flight from Mexico City to Mexicali. The airline has made significant efforts in lowering its carbon emission. Key among the things done has been to have all its aircraft fitted with fuel-efficient engines.