Mexico to United States Β· 1,553 miles (2,500 km)

Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX): Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, VivaAerobus and Volaris. The two airports are 1,553 miles (2,500 km) apart. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines are in SkyTeam and American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Queretaro, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes and more.

How many miles MEX to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$53.59–89.79
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$53.59–89.79
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico11,500$83.59–438.59
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$73.59–109.79
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$53.59–89.79
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$76.99–113.19
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico15,000$103.99–204.99
Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico18,000–22,000$109.59–260.59
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$53.59–89.79
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$53.59–89.79

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MEX to LAX

  • Aeromexico logo
    AeromexicoSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • VivaAerobus logo
    VivaAerobusNot in an alliance
  • Volaris logo
    VolarisNot in an alliance

Book MEX to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MEX to LAX with one stop

28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Queretaro (QRO)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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    Volaris logo
  • Via Zacatecas (ZCL)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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    Volaris logo
  • Via Aguascalientes (AGU)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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    Volaris logo
  • Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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    Volaris logo
  • Via Morelia (MLM)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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  • Via Mazatlan (MZT)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then Alaska Airlines
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    VivaAerobus logo
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  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more the whole way
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    VivaAerobus logo
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  • Via Tepic (TPQ)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via La Paz (LAP)Aeromexico and Volaris, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
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    VivaAerobus logo
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  • Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
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  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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    Volaris logo
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  • Via Manzanillo (ZLO)Aeromexico, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)Aeromexico and Volaris, then Alaska Airlines
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See all 28 in Routes

MEX to LAX: common questions

How many miles does MEX to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEX to LAX?

Aeromexico (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), VivaAerobus and Volaris fly nonstop from Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Mexico City from Los Angeles by plane?

Mexico City (MEX) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,553 miles (2,500 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEX to LAX award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Mexico City and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Queretaro (QRO), Zacatecas (ZCL), Aguascalientes (AGU), Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) and Morelia (MLM). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Guadalajara.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.