Flights to Mérida
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, MID can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 38 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mérida
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mérida to Houston | United States | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Mérida to Havana | Cuba | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Mérida to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mérida to Puebla | Mexico | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Mérida to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mérida to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Mérida to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,251 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Mérida to San Antonio | United States | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Mérida to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Mérida to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Mérida to Dallas | United States | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Mérida to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mérida to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Mérida to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mérida to Jacksonville | United States | 1,311 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Mérida to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 710 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Mérida to Austin | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Mérida to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Mérida to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Mérida to Cancún | Mexico | 289 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Mérida to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 807 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Mérida to Shanghai | China | 13,332 km (8,284 mi) | about 17 h 51 min |
| Mérida to Chongqing | China | 14,135 km (8,783 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
| Mérida to Chengdu | China | 14,090 km (8,755 mi) | about 18 h 49 min |
| Mérida to Guangzhou | China | 14,522 km (9,024 mi) | about 19 h 22 min |
| Mérida to Shenzhen | China | 14,537 km (9,033 mi) | about 19 h 23 min |
| Mérida to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,059 km (9,979 mi) | about 21 h 20 min |
| Mérida to Wuhan | China | 13,740 km (8,538 mi) | about 18 h 22 min |
| Mérida to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,930 km (8,656 mi) | about 18 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Mérida?
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MID from Mérida city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mérida on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.