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

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

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

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX): 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 LAX to MEX 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$5.60–57.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60–57.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico11,500$35.60–417.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60–77.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60–57.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$29–90
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$5.60–57.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60–57.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico15,000$56–184
Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico18,000–22,000$61.60–239.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60–57.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60–57.60

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to MEX

  • 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 LAX to MEX with points

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

LAX to MEX with one stop

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

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

LAX to MEX: common questions

How many miles does LAX to MEX cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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 LAX to MEX?

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

How far is Los Angeles from Mexico City by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Mexico City (MEX) 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 LAX to MEX 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 Los Angeles and Mexico City?

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.