Non-stop flights to Zacatecas (ZCL)
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport is a small airport in Mexico. It is an international airport. In total there are 8 airports around the world that have direct flights to Zacatecas in 2 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Zacatecas.
Zacatecas is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Zacatecas Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Zacatecas Best time to visit Zacatecas Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 170 flights arriving at Zacatecas Airport, which are 42 flights per week or 6 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Zacatecas are routes from Mexico City (MEX) in Mexico and Tijuana (TIJ), also in Mexico. These two routes together are operated 92 times this month, and make up for 54% of all monthly arrivals at General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport.
The longest flight to Zacatecas ZCL is departing from Chicago (MDW). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 32 minutes and covers a distance of 1,563 miles (2,515 km).
List of all direct flights to Zacatecas
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Zacatecas, 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 Zacatecas.
Airlines flying to Zacatecas
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Zacatecas. Most flights to Zacatecas are operated by Volaris, as they connect 6 airports to ZCL. That’s around 6 times as much as American Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Zacatecas. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ZCL flights:
What is the best time to visit Zacatecas?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Zacatecas are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Zacatecas is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Business class flights to Zacatecas
There are 2 airports that have flights to Zacatecas in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ZCL are listed below:
International flights to Zacatecas
Flights from United States to Zacatecas
There are 5 airports in United States that have non-stop flights to Zacatecas.
From Chicago, direct flights are offered by Volaris.
From Dallas-Fort Worth, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Los Angeles, Oakland, East Bay and San Jose, all direct flights to Zacatecas are operated by Volaris.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Zacatecas
Flights from Mexico to Zacatecas
There are 3 airports in Mexico that have non-stop domestic flights to Zacatecas.
From Guadalajara, direct flights are offered by Volaris.
From Mexico City, the only airline with direct flights is Aeromexico (SkyTeam).
From Tijuana, you can fly non-stop to Zacatecas with Volaris.
All flights from Mexico
Alternative airports near Zacatecas
Flying to an alternative airport near Zacatecas 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. In total there are two alternative airports to Zacatecas (ZCL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Aguascalientes (AGU) and San Luis Potosí (SLP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Zacatecas?
There is 1 airport in Zacatecas: General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL).
What is the best airport to fly into Zacatecas?
The most convenient airport to fly into Zacatecas is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL).
How many airlines fly to Zacatecas?
There are 3 airlines flying to Zacatecas from 8 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Zacatecas?
Volaris, American Airlines and Aeromexico operate most flights to Zacatecas. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Zacatecas?
SkyTeam and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Zacatecas.
How many nonstop flights are there to Zacatecas?
There are roughly 170 flights arriving at Zacatecas every month (or 42 flights each week), from a total of 8 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Zacatecas Airport?
The official name of Zacatecas Airport is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport.
What is the airport code of Zacatecas Airport?
The airport code of Zacatecas Airport is ZCL.
What are the most popular flights to Zacatecas?
Mexico City, Tijuana and Dallas-Fort Worth are the 3 most popular routes to Zacatecas. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Zacatecas, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Zacatecas?
| Mexico City to Zacatecas | 1h 21m |
| Tijuana to Zacatecas | 2h 50m |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Zacatecas | 2h 13m |
| Chicago to Zacatecas | 3h 32m |
| Los Angeles to Zacatecas | 3h 14m |