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Major flight hubs
Mexico City (MEX)
The country’s largest hub; best for national and many international connections.
Guadalajara (GDL) & Monterrey (MTY)
Major northern and western hubs with strong domestic frequencies.
Cancun (CUN) and Merida (MID)
Gateways for the Yucatán and Caribbean coast; high seasonal demand.
Tijuana (TIJ) and Mexicali (MXL)
Convenient for Baja California and cross‑border travelers.
Mexico’s air network is the fastest way to cross long distances and reaches both major cities and popular coastal destinations. Flights are frequent, competitively priced, and served by a mix of legacy carriers and low‑cost airlines, so choosing the right airport and fare type will save time and money.
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Smaller airports
Major International Airports in Mexico (by State)
Here’s a state‑by‑state list of Mexico’s major international airports. Not every state has an international airport; in those cases, it’s noted “No major international airport.”
| State | Major International Airport(s) |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes | Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU) |
| Baja California | Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), Mexicali International Airport (MXL) |
| Baja California Sur | Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), Manuel Márquez de León International Airport – La Paz (LAP), Loreto International Airport (LTO) |
| Campeche | Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE) |
| Chiapas | Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport – Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ), Tapachula International Airport (TAP) |
| Chihuahua | General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport – Chihuahua City (CUU), Abraham González International Airport – Ciudad Juárez (CJS) |
| Coahuila | Plan de Guadalupe International Airport – Saltillo (SLW), Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) |
| Colima | Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ) |
| Durango | General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) |
| Guanajuato | Bajío International Airport – León/Silao (BJX) |
| Guerrero | Acapulco International Airport (ACA), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) |
| Hidalgo | No major international airport |
| Jalisco | Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) |
| Mexico State | Toluca International Airport (TLC) |
| Michoacán | General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport – Morelia (MLM), Uruapan International Airport (UPN) |
| Morelos | No major international airport |
| Nayarit | Tepic International Airport (TPQ) |
| Nuevo León | General Mariano Escobedo International Airport – Monterrey (MTY) |
| Oaxaca | Oaxaca International Airport (OAX), Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX), Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) |
| Puebla | Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) |
| Querétaro | Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) |
| Quintana Roo | Cancún International Airport (CUN), Cozumel International Airport (CZM), Chetumal International Airport (CTM) |
| San Luis Potosí | Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) |
| Sinaloa | Culiacán International Airport (CUL), Mazatlán International Airport (MZT), Los Mochis International Airport (LMM) |
| Sonora | Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) |
| Tabasco | Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport – Villahermosa (VSA) |
| Tamaulipas | General Lucio Blanco International Airport – Reynosa (REX), General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport – Tampico (TAM), Nuevo Laredo International Airport (NLD), Matamoros International Airport (MAM) |
| Tlaxcala | No major international airport |
| Veracruz | Veracruz International Airport (VER) |
| Yucatán | Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport – Mérida (MID) |
| Zacatecas | General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) |
| Mexico City (CDMX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) |
Typical price ranges and baggage realities
Price range
Expect bargain fares around $30–$70 USD on short routes when booked early; typical one‑way fares between major cities often fall in the $40–$150 USD range depending on season and advance purchase.Mexico City (Benito Juárez — MEX): country’s largest hub; best for national and many international connections.
Baggage
Many low‑cost fares include only a small personal item; checked bags, seat selection, and carry‑on allowances are frequently extra and can double the ticket price if added at the airport. Always check the fare rules before purchase.
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REQUEST TRANSFERBooking and timing tips for better fares
- Book early but watch promos: secure domestic deals 3–8 weeks out; watch carrier flash sales for one‑off savings.
- Be flexible on dates and airports: flying midweek or into a secondary airport often lowers cost and stress.
- Compare direct on carrier sites and aggregators: aggregators show a quick overview, but booking directly can simplify changes and refunds.
- Check total price: compare final price after baggage and seat fees rather than base fare alone.
- Use fare alerts and flexible‑date search to spot the cheapest combination of days and carriers.
At the airport and connection practicalities
Arrival times
Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures; allow extra time for busy holiday periods.
Connections
Mexican airports vary in transfer ease; when booking separate tickets, add generous layover time and avoid tight same‑day connections.
Ground transport
Prebook official airport shuttles or app‑based rideshares; use authorized taxi booths rather than street solicitations.
Mexico Airport Transfers
Puerto Vallarta
From: $59
From: $109
Sayulita Tours
From: $89
From: $1,999
