Direct (nonstop) flights from Mexico City to Acapulco

3 airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to General Juan N Alvarez International (ACA). It's 189 miles (304 km), about 1h 10m in the air. Operated by Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris.

MEX
Mexico City International Airport
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
ACA
General Juan N Alvarez International
🇲🇽 Acapulco, Mexico
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
189 mi
304 km
CO₂/pax
35 kg
−59 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Aeromexico +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Aeromexico Aeromexico VivaAerobus VivaAerobus Volaris Volaris

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Aeromexico AM Aeromexico
Route
MEX → ACA
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
189 mi
VivaAerobus VB VivaAerobus
Route
MEX → ACA
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
189 mi
Volaris Y4 Volaris
Route
MEX → ACA
Flight Time
1h 10m
Distance
189 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Mexico City to Acapulco with one stop · direct emits 35 kg CO₂ per passenger

MEX QRO (Queretaro) ACA
Leg 1: 1h 8m (109 mi) Leg 2: 1h 13m (267 mi) Total: ~2h 21m 🍃 94 kg CO₂ (+169% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MEX → QRO
1h 8m · 109 mi
View MEX to QRO flights →
Leg 2
QRO → ACA
1h 13m · 267 mi
View QRO to ACA flights →
MEX GDL (Guadalajara) ACA
Leg 1: 1h 32m (285 mi) Leg 2: 1h 21m (348 mi) Total: ~2h 53m 🍃 142 kg CO₂ (+306% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MEX → GDL
1h 32m · 285 mi
View MEX to GDL flights →
Leg 2
GDL → ACA
1h 21m · 348 mi
View GDL to ACA flights →
MEX MTY (Monterrey) ACA
Leg 1: 1h 48m (441 mi) Leg 2: 1h 47m (620 mi) Total: ~3h 35m 🍃 222 kg CO₂ (+534% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MEX → MTY
1h 48m · 441 mi
View MEX to MTY flights →
Leg 2
MTY → ACA
1h 47m · 620 mi
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MEX IAH (Houston) ACA
Leg 1: 2h 20m (762 mi) Leg 2: 2h 49m (951 mi) Total: ~5h 9m 🍃 327 kg CO₂ (+834% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MEX → IAH
2h 20m · 762 mi
View MEX to IAH flights →
Leg 2
IAH → ACA
2h 49m · 951 mi
View IAH to ACA flights →
MEX DFW (Dallas) ACA
Leg 1: 2h 51m (935 mi) Leg 2: 3h 9m (1,123 mi) Total: ~6h 🍃 373 kg CO₂ (+966% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MEX → DFW
2h 51m · 935 mi
View MEX to DFW flights →
Leg 2
DFW → ACA
3h 9m · 1,123 mi
View DFW to ACA flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A nonstop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Acapulco (ACA) takes approximately 1 hours and 10 minutes. The distance is 189 miles (304 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City to Acapulco?

3 airlines: Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris.

Is there a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Acapulco?

Yes. 3 airlines: Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris.

How far is Mexico City from Acapulco?

The flight distance from Mexico City to Acapulco is 189 miles (304 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Washington DC.

What type of aircraft flies from Mexico City to Acapulco?

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 Mexico City to Acapulco?

Roughly 35 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 175 km.

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

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 Mexico City International Airport for this flight?

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