Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Chihuahua Airport (CUU): what you need to know
Chihuahua is two hours ahead of Mexicali and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MXL to CUU flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport. Many travellers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Chihuahua Airport (CUU)
Right now, R 1,305 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,213. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MXL to CUU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MXL to CUU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
80% of flights leaving Mexicali Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MXL.
To reach Mexicali Airport from central Mexicali, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Arriving at Chihuahua Airport (CUU)
Getting in late on a Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport flight? Grab your bags and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to CUU are Departamento Cerca del Aeropuerto and Casa Cerca del Aeropuerto.
Pick up a Chihuahua Airport rental car and explore Chihuahua and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Thrifty and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chihuahua Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Chihuahua Airport (CUU)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chihuahua in March.
When booking your flight from Mexicali Airport to Chihuahua Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Chihuahua, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXL to CUU in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Chihuahua, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 483 kilometres west to Hermosillo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Centro Ecologico de Sonora to Museo de Culturas Populares e Inda-genas de Sonora and Alameda Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Culiacan is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 451 kilometres south of Chihuahua. No trip is complete without experiencing paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica.
