Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,553
miles
2,500
kilometers
1,350
nautical miles

🕐 3h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (125°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,553 2,485
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,553 2,485
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,553 2,330
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,553 2,330
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,553 3,106
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,553 2,330
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Mexico City earns you 3,106 base miles - that's 12% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MEX route connects Los Angeles, United States with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 1,553 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 125° from Los Angeles. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 1,553 miles (2,500 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MEX typically take around 3h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,553 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.