Cheap flights from Silao (BJX)

Gateway to León, Guanajuato and the colonial Bajío

Despite the IATA code referring to Silao, BJX is the main airport for León and the wider Guanajuato region, sitting about 20 km west of León's centre. It's one of central Mexico's busier secondary hubs, fuelled by automotive manufacturing and colonial-city tourism. Aeroméxico, VivaAerobus, Volaris, American and United run frequent service to Mexico City, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and Chicago.

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Airlines flying from Silao (BJX)

Major carriers: Aeroméxico, VivaAerobus, Volaris, American Airlines, United. Low-cost carriers: VivaAerobus, Volaris.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BJX the airport for León or Guanajuato?
Both. BJX is officially Guanajuato International but it physically sits in Silao, roughly midway between León (about 20 km) and the city of Guanajuato (about 30 km). It's the primary commercial airport for the entire Bajío region and handles all scheduled León-area service.
Which US cities have direct flights from BJX?
Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare and seasonally other US hubs are served nonstop from BJX, mainly by American, United and Volaris. Flightmussy's free fare heatmap compares all of these on a 12-month grid so you can pick the cheapest week without signing up.
What is the cheapest month to fly from BJX?
Outside Mexican school holidays and Easter, late January to early March and most of September are typically the softest months for BJX departures. Auto-industry travel keeps weekday business fares firm year-round, but the Flightmussy heatmap exposes weekend and shoulder-week dips across all carriers.
Can I pay for BJX flights with cryptocurrency?
Yes. Flightmussy integrates Travala, which accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and roughly 100 other cryptocurrencies for flight bookings, including most BJX routes. You can compare fares for free on Flightmussy first, then check out in crypto if that's preferred.

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