Mexicali to Costa Mesa flights
Costa Mesa lies 256 km (159 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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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| Mexicali | Costa Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 113,204 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | SNA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 92626–92628 |
What changes when you arrive in Costa Mesa
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexicali
Mexicali is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Imperial County Airport (IPL, 26 km), Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 79 km).
Arriving in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 29 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 55 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 56 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 74 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 55 km (34 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 56 km (35 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Costa Mesa from Mexicali?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Costa Mesa by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Costa Mesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Costa Mesa flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Costa Mesa also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
What currency do I need in Costa Mesa?
The Dollar (USD).
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.