How to find cheap flights to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Right now, £333 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Mexicali Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MXL for £806.
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It's generally recommended to book around one month before takeoff. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Mexicali, where Mexicali Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Mexicali by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare prices for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Mexicali Airport.
Best time to go to Mexicali
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Mexicali in June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MXL that fits your plans and budget.
Fly to Mexicali in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MXL, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Mexicali are usually less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Mexicali, averaging between 27ºC and 46ºC.
December has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC to 22ºC.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? April is the driest month in Mexicali.
The wettest time of year is July. Go then and you'll likely get around three days of rainfall.
Flying to Mexicali Airport (MXL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Mexicali Airport, these airlines make travelling to Mexicali easy:
If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your MXL plane ticket with Aeromexico. Up to 89% of its flights into this hub land according to schedule.
Your flight will land in the UTC-7 timezone at MXL.
Confortable Habitación is a popular stay within easy reach of Mexicali Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to MXL.
Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in MXL. Rent your wheels from Firefly, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover the lesser-explored corners of Mexicali.
Flights out of Mexicali Airport land as scheduled 72% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Mexicali Airport is located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Getting to central Mexicali from Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Central Mexicali is about 23 kms (14 miles) from MXL.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MXL, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
Mexicali is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Mexicali highlights
Hop off your flight to Mexicali and head straight for these well-known attractions:
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe: An ideal place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kms (3 miles) south-west of the city centre.
Imperial Garden: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Mexicali. This park is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) east of the centre.
Rancho Santo Niño: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 11 kms (7 miles) west of the centre of Mexicali.
How to get to San Luis Rio Colorado from Mexicali Airport (MXL)
The nearby city of San Luis Rio Colorado is about 56 kms (35 miles) from MXL. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Estación Coahuila
Estación Coahuila is another city that you can easily reach from Mexicali Airport. It's around 56 kms (35 miles) away.
The drive time to Estación Coahuila is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to Tijuana, located about 161 kms (100 miles) west of Mexicali. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub should be on your to-do list. Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Mexico that has plenty of appeal is Ensenada. From Mexicali, it's around 153 kms (95 miles) south-west and is home to attractions like Skydive Baja and La Bufadora. Stop by Ensenada waterfront. Too.
About 48 kms (30 miles) east of Mexicali, San Luis Rio Colorado makes for a memorable detour. Top reasons to go include Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas.
