Mérida to Aguascalientes flights
Aguascalientes lies 1,314 km (817 mi) west of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
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| Mérida | Aguascalientes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 722,250 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | AGU, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 21738–70710 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes International Airport | AGU | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 6,112 ft |
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Staying in Aguascalientes
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 4 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 11,794 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aguascalientes from Mérida?
1,314 km (817 mi) in a straight line, west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Aguascalientes by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Aguascalientes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to Aguascalientes flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU).
Where can I stay in Aguascalientes?
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.