Cheap flights from Mexico City (NLU)

Mexico City's newer northern airport at Santa Lucía

Felipe Ángeles International (NLU) opened in 2022 about 45 km north of central Mexico City, on the former Santa Lucía Air Base. It complements the saturated MEX airport, hosting Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Aeromexico, and a handful of cargo and international carriers. Domestic routes dominate, with growing international service to the US, Europe, and Latin America.

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Airlines flying from Mexico City (NLU)

Major carriers: Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Arajet, Mexicana de Aviación. Low-cost carriers: Viva Aerobus, Volaris.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the IATA code for Mexico City's newer airport?
NLU is the IATA code for Felipe Ángeles International, the newer airport that opened in 2022 near Santa Lucía. The original Mexico City airport is MEX, and Toluca (TLC) handles some overflow. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search MEX, NLU, and TLC in one query.
How far is NLU from central Mexico City?
Felipe Ángeles is about 45 km north of the Zócalo, in Zumpango. Travel time runs 60-90 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. A direct Mexibús and shuttle network connects to the metro and Buenavista station. Plan extra buffer on weekday mornings.
Which airlines use Felipe Ángeles Airport?
NLU hosts Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Aeromexico, Mexicana de Aviación, Copa Airlines, Arajet, and a growing roster of cargo operators. Long-haul service to Europe started in 2024. The fare heatmap shows whether NLU or MEX is cheaper for your route on any given day.
Is NLU cheaper than MEX for the same route?
Often yes, especially for Viva Aerobus and Volaris flights, since landing fees are lower at Felipe Ángeles. Differences vary by route and date. Flightmussy's free heatmap surfaces both airports side by side so you can pick the cheaper option without signup.

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