Direct (nonstop) flights from Acapulco to Mexico City

1 airline flys nonstop from General Juan N Alvarez International (ACA) to Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). It's 211 miles (340 km), about 1h 10m in the air. Operated by VivaAerobus.

ACA
General Juan N Alvarez International
🇲🇽 Acapulco, Mexico
✈
NLU
Felipe Angeles International Airport
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
211 mi
340 km
CO₂/pax
39 kg
−102 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
VivaAerobus
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by VivaAerobus VivaAerobus

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

VivaAerobus VB VivaAerobus
Route
ACA → NLU
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
211 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Acapulco to Mexico City with one stop · direct emits 39 kg CO₂ per passenger

ACA → GDL (Guadalajara) → NLU
Leg 1: 1h 17m (348 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (283 mi) Total: ~2h 32m 🍃 141 kg CO₂ (+262% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ACA → GDL
1h 17m · 348 mi
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Leg 2
GDL → NLU
1h 15m · 283 mi
View GDL to NLU flights →
ACA → MTY (Monterrey) → NLU
Leg 1: 1h 55m (620 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (420 mi) Total: ~3h 25m 🍃 218 kg CO₂ (+459% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ACA → MTY
1h 55m · 620 mi
View ACA to MTY flights →
Leg 2
MTY → NLU
1h 30m · 420 mi
View MTY to NLU flights →
ACA → IAH (Houston) → NLU
Leg 1: 2h 39m (951 mi) Leg 2: 2h 20m (741 mi) Total: ~4h 59m 🍃 323 kg CO₂ (+728% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ACA → IAH
2h 39m · 951 mi
View ACA to IAH flights →
Leg 2
IAH → NLU
2h 20m · 741 mi
View IAH to NLU flights →
ACA → TIJ (Tijuana) → NLU
Leg 1: 3h 31m (1,529 mi) Leg 2: 3h 15m (1,417 mi) Total: ~6h 46m 🍃 523 kg CO₂ (+1241% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ACA → TIJ
3h 31m · 1,529 mi
View ACA to TIJ flights →
Leg 2
TIJ → NLU
3h 15m · 1,417 mi
View TIJ to NLU flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Acapulco to Mexico City?

A nonstop flight from Acapulco (ACA) to Mexico City (NLU) takes approximately 1 hours and 10 minutes. The distance is 211 miles (340 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Acapulco to Mexico City?

Just VivaAerobus.

Is there a nonstop flight from Acapulco to Mexico City?

Yes. 1 airline: VivaAerobus.

How far is Acapulco from Mexico City?

The flight distance from Acapulco to Mexico City is 211 miles (340 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Acapulco to Mexico City?

At 1h 10m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Acapulco to Mexico City?

Roughly 39 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 195 km.

Is the return flight from Mexico City to Acapulco also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Acapulco to Mexico City?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at General Juan N Alvarez International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.