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

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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 8,000 | $53.59β89.79 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $53.59β89.79 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 11,500 | $83.59β438.59 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $73.59β109.79 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $53.59β89.79 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $76.99β113.19 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $53.59β89.79 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $53.59β89.79 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $103.99β204.99 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 18,000β22,000 | $109.59β260.59 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $53.59β89.79 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $53.59β89.79 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEX to LAX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- VivaAerobusNot in an alliance

- 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.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
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


- Via Zacatecas (ZCL)Aeromexico, then Volaris


- Via Aguascalientes (AGU)Aeromexico, then Volaris


- Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Aeromexico, then Volaris


- Via Morelia (MLM)Aeromexico, then Volaris


- Via Mazatlan (MZT)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then Alaska Airlines




- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Tepic (TPQ)Aeromexico, then Volaris


- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way



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- Via La Paz (LAP)Aeromexico and Volaris, then Alaska Airlines



- Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more




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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




- Via Manzanillo (ZLO)Aeromexico, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)Aeromexico and Volaris, then Alaska Airlines



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.








