Flying from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Morelia International Airport (MLM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Morelia is two hours ahead of Mexicali and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from three weekly Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MXL to MLM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Morelia (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Volaris. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volaris on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier offering MXL to MLM flights. An impressive 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport. Many passengers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Mexicali Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from MXL arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Mexicali Airport from central Mexicali, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Arriving at Morelia International Airport (MLM)
Stay within a short transfer of arrivals if you're getting in on a late Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport flight. HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia is one option near MLM. Or check in and relax at Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto before travelling to your final destination.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Morelia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Morelia's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Morelia International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Morelia International Airport (MLM) to central Morelia
Morelia International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Morelia. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Morelia International Airport (MLM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Morelia in March.
When reserving your flight from Mexicali Airport to Morelia International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Morelia, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXL to MLM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Morelia, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Mexico City to check off its leading attractions. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres east of Morelia. No journey is complete without seeing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.