$64 Cheap Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali (MXL)

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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Mexicali (MEX-MXL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $64 for one-way flights and $138 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Viva Aerobus
Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
TLC
Toluca
MXL
Mexicali
$138 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Toluca to Mexicali, returning Sat, Aug 23, priced at $138 found 6 days ago
Viva Aerobus
Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
TLC
Toluca
MXL
Mexicali
$147 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Toluca to Mexicali, returning Sat, Aug 23, priced at $147 found 6 days ago
Viva Aerobus
Thu, May 8 - Fri, May 9
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$147 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Fri, May 9, priced at $147 found 2 days ago
Viva Aerobus
Thu, May 8 - Fri, May 9
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$152 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Fri, May 9, priced at $152 found 2 days ago
Viva Aerobus
Tue, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 31
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$153 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$153
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $153 found 18 hours ago
Viva Aerobus
Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 4
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$155 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $155 found 1 day ago
Viva Aerobus
Sat, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 17
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Sat, Jun 7 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Tue, Jun 17, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
Viva Aerobus
Mon, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 26
NLU
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$158 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Viva Aerobus flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $158 found 1 day ago
Volaris
Sat, May 17 - Sun, May 18
MEX
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Volaris flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Sun, May 18, priced at $160 found 1 hour ago
Aeromexico
Tue, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 31
MEX
Mexico City
MXL
Mexicali
$180 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from Mexico City to Mexicali, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $180 found 18 hours ago
Flights from Toluca (TLC) to Mexicali (MXL)
Origin airport
Toluca Intl.
Destination airport
General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Roundtrip price
$137
Distance
1335 mi

Mexico City to Mexicali Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Mexico City to Mexicali

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Mexico City to Mexicali are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Mexicali with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Mexicali

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Mexico City to Mexicali: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $64 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Mexico City to Mexicali flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Mexico City to Mexicali airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) cost?
Book cheap return tickets starting from $218 from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Aeromexico flight leaving MEX on May 12 2025 and touching down at MXL. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MEX to MXL?
The cheapest flights from MEX to MXL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
When flying out of Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX), you can board a direct flight to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) with Aeromexico.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from MEX to MXL?
With prices as low as $108 for a one-way journey from MEX to MXL, Volaris is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MEX on June 12 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
With, on average, 3 nonstop flights that operate from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) daily, you’ll be on your way in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
More passengers fly between MEX and MXL at 9 PM than at any other time. Rather go when it’s quieter? Travel outside of rush hours and you’re likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MEX to MXL?
If you fly on a Friday, you’ll get the biggest range of options for flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL).
What is the earliest flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 4:40AM UTC-6, leaving from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX). You’ll be traveling for roughly 3h 36m, reaching General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) at approximately 6:16AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
Flights from MEX to MXL have an average travel time of 3 hours and 43 minutes. The distance between these two airports is 1,350 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MEX to MXL?
Consider traveling with Aeromexico if you’d like to fly straight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) without any interruptions. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 90%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
To avoid potential delays on the Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Mexicali from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX)?
General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) is the only airport in Mexicali with direct flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX). Consider your options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from MEX to MXL just before your getaway is typically more expensive. However, if there’s some wiggle room with your schedule, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a MEX to MXL flight and hotel package?
You’ll typically save money by booking a MEX to MXL flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it’s easy to manage everything in one convenient place. After selecting your preferred accommodations and flights, consider adding extras including activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl. Airport (MXL)?
Typically, it’s possible to cancel or reschedule your MEX to MXL flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You’ll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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