Brandon to Mérida flights
Mérida lies 1,073 km (667 mi) south-west of Brandon, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brandon | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 103,483 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | TPA, 25 km out | MID, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 33508–33511 | 21920–97203 |
Clocks in Mérida are 2 h behind Brandon right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mérida
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brandon
Brandon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 40 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 66 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 27 km).
Arriving in Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport | MID | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,499 ft | 38 ft |
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Brandon?
1,073 km (667 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brandon.
How long does it take to get from Brandon to Mérida by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brandon and Mérida?
Mérida is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Brandon to Mérida flights?
Typically Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID).
What currency do I need in Mérida?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.