Flying from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Mexicali Airport (MXL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
You can take your pick of six weekly Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport flights.
Your MTY to MXL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Mexicali (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Viva Aerobus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport.
Viva Aerobus has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 68.12% of services landing on schedule, Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier offering MTY to MXL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport flight is 43 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 82 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MTY to MXL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MTY to MXL.
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Handy information about Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from MTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MTY? If you're catching an early flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Hit the road running by picking up a Mexicali Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Firefly, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mexicali and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Mexicali Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
The quietest month for a flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Mexicali based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexicali Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Mexicali, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MTY to MXL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres west of Mexicali, a visit to Tijuana will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Tijuana Beach Promenade, Epic Adventure Park and LETRERO DE TIJUANA.
Ensenada is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 137 kilometres south-west of Mexicali. No journey is complete without dropping by La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.
