Non-stop flights to Mexicali (MXL)
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport is a medium sized airport in Mexico. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 10 domestic flights to Mexicali.
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All direct flights to Mexicali Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mexicali Best time to visit Mexicali Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 292 flights arriving at Mexicali Airport, which are 70 flights per week or 10 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Mexicali are routes from Mexico City (MEX) in Mexico and Guadalajara (GDL), also in Mexico. These two routes together are operated 164 times this month, and make up for 56% of all monthly arrivals at General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
The longest flight to Mexicali MXL is departing from Mexico City (MEX). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 8 minutes and covers a distance of 1,352 miles (2,176 km).
List of all direct flights to Mexicali
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mexicali, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Mexicali.
Airlines flying to Mexicali
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Mexicali. Most flights to Mexicali are operated by Volaris, as they connect 10 airports to MXL. That’s around 10 times as much as Aeromexico, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Mexicali. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MXL flights:
What is the best time to visit Mexicali?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Mexicali are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Mexicali is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Business class flights to Mexicali
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Mexicali, which is Mexico City (MEX).
International flights to Mexicali
Currently there are no international flights to Mexicali. The only flights to Mexicali are domestic flights within Mexico. To get to Mexicali from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Mexico City or Guadalajara.
Domestic flights to Mexicali
Flights from Mexico to Mexicali
There are lots of domestic flights to Mexicali (MXL). 10 airports in Mexico have direct flights to the airport.
From Culiacán, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, León and Los Mochis, all direct flights to Mexicali are operated by Volaris.
From Mexico City, you can fly non-stop with Aeromexico (SkyTeam) or Volaris.
From Monterrey, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Morelia, Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo, all direct flights to Mexicali are operated by Volaris.
All flights from Mexico
Alternative airports near Mexicali
Flying to an alternative airport near Mexicali could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Mexicali (MXL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Imperial / El Centro (IPL) and Yuma (YUM).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mexicali?
There are 3 airports in Mexicali: General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), Imperial County Airport (IPL) and Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma (FAA: NYL) (YUM).
What is the best airport to fly into Mexicali?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mexicali is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL).
How many airlines fly to Mexicali?
There are 3 airlines flying to Mexicali from 10 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mexicali?
Volaris, Aeromexico and VivaAerobus operate most flights to Mexicali. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Mexicali?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Mexicali.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mexicali?
There are roughly 292 flights arriving at Mexicali every month (or 70 flights each week), from a total of 10 airports - all within Mexico.
What is the official name of Mexicali Airport?
The official name of Mexicali Airport is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
What is the airport code of Mexicali Airport?
The airport code of Mexicali Airport is MXL.
What are the most popular flights to Mexicali?
Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey are the 3 most popular routes to Mexicali. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Mexicali, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Mexicali?
| Mexico City to Mexicali | 3h 9m |
| Guadalajara to Mexicali | 2h 41m |
| Monterrey to Mexicali | 2h 40m |
| Culiacán to Mexicali | 1h 50m |
| Hermosillo to Mexicali | 1h 11m |
