Flying from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport (MXL): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport (MXL), there's a nice range of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
Mexicali Airport is located in Mexicali. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to MXL.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to MXL, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Consider staying at Preciosa Casa Para 10 Personas after touching down from your flight from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport. It's a quick drive from MXL and a comfortable option if you want to freshen up right away.
Getting from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to central Mexicali
From Mexicali Airport, Mexicali is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport from C$413 or travel return from just C$768. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Vancouver to MXL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Mexicali, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Vancouver to MXL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Mexicali, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 46ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexicali
Start your Mexicali trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Mexicali Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali are leading attractions which should feature on any good Mexicali itinerary.
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