Flights Mexico City → Acapulco
MEX → ACA
Route overview
The flight route from Mexico City to Acapulco is served by a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 (including the 737-800 variant), Embraer 170 and 175, and the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600. Acapulco's airport, which has been in operation since 1963, sees approximately 838,991 passengers annually, making it a popular destination for travelers from Mexico City.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Mexico City (MEX) → Acapulco (ACA) route is operated by Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Acapulco: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Acapulco (ACA) heads south for about 306 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating MEX-ACA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MEX-ACA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
