Flights to Mexicali
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (regional) | MXL | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 74 ft |
| Imperial County Airport (regional) | IPL | 26 km (16 mi) | 5,308 ft | -54 ft |
| Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (regional) | YUM | 79 km (49 mi) | 13,300 ft | 213 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, MXL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 74 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mexicali
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexicali to Los Angeles | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Mexicali to Phoenix | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Mexicali to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 852 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Mexicali to San Diego | United States | 160 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Mexicali to San Jose | United States | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Mexicali to Chihuahua | Mexico | 999 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mexicali to San Francisco | United States | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Mexicali to Hermosillo | Mexico | 582 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Mexicali to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Mexicali to Torreón | Mexico | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mexicali to Denver | United States | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Mexicali to Las Vegas | United States | 395 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Mexicali to Albuquerque | United States | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Mexicali to Tucson | United States | 427 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Mexicali to Fresno | United States | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Mexicali to Sacramento | United States | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Mexicali to Victoria de Durango | Mexico | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Mexicali to Long Beach | United States | 284 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Mexicali to Mesa | United States | 350 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Mexicali to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Mexicali to Oakland | United States | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Mexicali to Shanghai | China | 10,733 km (6,669 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Mexicali to Chongqing | China | 11,804 km (7,335 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| Mexicali to Chengdu | China | 11,841 km (7,358 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Mexicali to Beijing | China | 10,346 km (6,429 mi) | about 14 h 1 min |
| Mexicali to Guangzhou | China | 11,945 km (7,422 mi) | about 16 h 4 min |
| Mexicali to Shenzhen | China | 11,937 km (7,417 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Mexicali to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,050 km (6,866 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Mexicali to Tianjin | China | 10,365 km (6,441 mi) | about 14 h 2 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 Mexicali?
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, IPL, YUM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MXL from Mexicali city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mexicali 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 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.