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Cheap Flight Deals from Mexico City to Mexicali (MEX-MXL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Mexico City to Mexicali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Mexico City to Mexicali

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Mexico City to Mexicali.
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MEX-MXL
3h 33mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 35mdirect
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MEX-MXL
3h 33mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 22mdirect
Air France
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MEX-MXL
3h 45mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 35mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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MEX-MXL
3h 40mdirect
ITA Airways Logo
MXL-MEX
3h 23mdirect
ITA Airways
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MEX-MXL
3h 20mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 08mdirect
Iberia
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MEX-MXL
3h 20mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 08mdirect
Volaris
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MEX-MXL
3h 33mdirect
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MXL-MEX
3h 23mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Mexico City to Mexicali

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Volaris

Volaris Basic fare includes a carry-on, often cheaper than Zero with add-ons.


Check in digitally to avoid fees at Volaris counters.

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Aeromexico

AM Plus offers priority boarding and extra legroom, ideal for a comfortable short-haul flight.


Use the Aeromexico app for real-time flight updates to avoid missing gate changes.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mexico City to Mexicali flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mexico City to Mexicali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Mexicali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to Mexicali is February, where tickets cost £114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £262 and £248 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to Mexicali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico City to Mexicali, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali

Low season

March

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

When to book flights from Mexico City to Mexicali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to Mexicali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Mexico City to Mexicali

  • What are some of the other cities I can connect to from Mexicali International Airport (MXL)?

    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.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying with my kids from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    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.

  • What is it like flying with my pet(s) from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    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.

  • Can I get an eco-friendly flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    The Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mexico City to Mexicali flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Mexico City and Mexicali, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    There are direct flights from Mexico City to Mexicali on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Mexico City to Mexicali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexicali from Mexico City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Mexicali with an airline and back to Mexico City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Mexico City to Mexicali?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mexicali from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to Mexicali

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez (MEX) is the main departure airport for flights from Mexico City to Mexicali. However, a small number of flights to Mexicali have Toluca International Airport (TLC) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) as the departure airport. Since the routes that have TLC or NLU as departure airports are less popular, booking a flight along any of these routes increases the chance of paying less.
  • Before catching up with your flight to Mexicali, the best way to connect to Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez (MEX) is by Metrobus Line 4. This bus takes about 20 minutes to arrive at the airport from downtown Mexico City. Apart from buses, you can also connect to the airport using taxis, which are the fastest means of transport, suitable when rushing against time.
  • Consider booking Aeroméxico, the largest airline in Mexico, any time you are flying from Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez (MEX) to Mexicali. Since MEX is the main hub for Aeroméxico, booking this airline comes with the benefit of increased reliability of getting a flight convenient to your schedule. This is because Aeroméxico avails the highest frequency of daily flights from MEX to Mexicali.
  • Mexicali International Airport (MXL) is the sole destination airport for all flights from Mexico City. For enhanced convenience, consider reserving a rental car online via KAYAK during the process of booking your flight to MXL. This helps you to avoid the inconvenience of longer queues at various rental desks or worse at various bus stops. Other viable transport options to help you get out of MXL are buses and taxis.
  • Some of the common layover airports for flights from Mexico City to Mexicali include Monterrey International Airport (MTY), Ciudad Juárez International Airport (CJS), and General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU). For example, if you book Volaris for your flight from MEX to MXL, you will be having CUU as the layover airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Find which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Mexicali Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Mexicali

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

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Direct returns

Mexicali to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Iberia, +3 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +4 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Mexico City to Mexicali

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