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What Are the Main Mexican Airlines?

What Are the Main Mexican Airlines?

Planning a trip in Mexico? Picking the right airline can save time, money, and stress. Let’s make it easy.

Short answer: The main Mexican airlines are Aeroméxico, Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and Mexicana de Aviación.

Why these four matter right now

These are the big names you’ll see when you search for flights in Mexico. They fly the most routes, sell the most seats, and cover the most cities. If you’re choosing fast, start here.

Meet each airline in one line

  • Aeroméxico: Full service. More perks. Flies in Mexico and around the world.
  • Volaris: Ultra low-cost. Pay less up front. Add extras if you want them.
  • Viva Aerobus: Ultra low-cost. Simple fares. Lots of deals and combos.
  • Mexicana de Aviación: State-run and new again. Mostly domestic routes, growing from Mexico City’s AIFA.

Which one fits your trip?

  • Want comfort and connections? Pick Aeroméxico.
  • Want the lowest base fare? Check Volaris and Viva Aerobus.
  • Flying inside Mexico from AIFA? Try Mexicana first.

Where they tend to fly

  • Aeroméxico: Big Mexico network plus U.S., Latin America, Europe, and more.
  • Volaris: Lots of Mexico routes and many to the U.S. and Central America.
  • Viva Aerobus: Strong Mexico network with growing U.S. and Latin America links.
  • Mexicana de Aviación: Domestic focus for now; adding routes step by step.

Quick money savers (easy wins)

  • Compare two airports in CDMX: MEX vs. AIFA. Prices and times can change a lot.
  • Mid-week flights are often cheaper than weekends.
  • On low-cost fares, bring only what you need. Bags and seat picks can add up.
  • Watch promos; sales drop fast and sell out fast.

Good to know: smaller airlines

There are also regional carriers that connect medium and small cities, like TAR Aerolíneas and Aerus. They can save you a long drive or a connection.

Bottom line

If you want full service, pick Aeroméxico. If you want the lowest fare, try Volaris or Viva Aerobus. If you want simple, domestic trips from AIFA, look at Mexicana de Aviación. Start with these four, compare the total price with bags and seats, and you’ll book smart.

(Reuters) (Mexico Business News) (mexicana.gob.mx) (tarmexico.com)

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