Sacramento airport adds direct flights to popular Mexican city. See ticket prices
Planning a trip? You can now fly directly from Sacramento International Airport to a popular Mexican destination.
Volaris Airlines began offering non-stop flights to Morelia, Michoacan, in Mexico on Friday, July 4, according to a news release from the Sacramento airport.
The Sacramento airport offers more than 150 daily direct flights on 12 airlines to about three dozen destinations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to the airport’s website.
Cindy Nichol, director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports, described Morelia as “a city with deep connections to our Sacramento community.”
The central Mexican city is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and farm-to-table cuisine.
“This route not only enhances connectivity to Mexico but also supports economic growth by facilitating trade and tourism between our regions,” Nichol said in the release. “Passengers with ties to Mexico are now provided with a convenient travel option, while business and tourism opportunities between the two regions continue to be fostered.”
Holger Blankenstein, Volaris Airlines executive vice president, said the new flight “strengthens ties with familial roots and loved ones on both sides of the border.”
Here’s what you need to know:
Where can I fly direct from Sacramento to Mexico?
Volaris Airlines will offer direct flights from Sacramento to General Francisco Mujica International Airport in Morelia four times a week — on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, according to the release.
On those days, flights will depart from Sacramento at 11:59 p.m. and arrive in Morelia the following morning, around 4:52 p.m.
Returning flights leave Morelia at 7:13 p.m. and land in Sacramento at 10:30 p.m.
How much does it cost to fly from Sacramento to Michoacan?
As of Tuesday, July 8, you could board a nonstop one-way flight from Sacramento to Morelia for as little as $272, according to Google Flights.
A round trip via Volaris Airlines cost $554 as of Tuesday.
What are ticket prices for nonstop flights to Mexico City?
Volaris Airlines offers direct flights from Sacramento to three other Mexican cities:
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara in Jalisco
- León in Guanajuato
Flights to León are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with one-way tickets starting at $153.99 as of Tuesday.
You can fly daily from Mexico City for as little as $117.99 for a one-way ticket.
Flights to Guadalajara are available daily, with one-way trips starting at $108.99.
AeroMexico also offers nonstop service from Sacramento to Mexico City and Leon.
When can I fly to Puerto Vallarta? Los Cabos?
In 2025, Southwest Airlines added flights to two destinations in Mexico, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.
A seasonal direct flight between Sacramento and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, began operating in March.
Flights take off at 9:25 a.m. Saturdays through Saturday, Aug. 2, according to Lindsay Myers, a spokesperson for the Sacramento airport.
According to Alaska Airlines, one-way tickets to the coastal Jalisco city start at $246.
Southwest Airlines also increased the frequency of its flights from Sacramento to San José del Cabo International Airport in Los Cabos, Mexico.
As of March, flights to Los Cabos were available five times weekly, Thursday through Monday.
According to Myers, here’s when planes depart from Sacramento for the coastal city in Baja California Sur:
- Monday, Thursday and Friday: 7:50 a.m.
- Saturday: 6:30 a.m.
- Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
One-way trips from Sacramento to Los Cabos started at $203 on the Southwest Airlines website.
This story was originally published July 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM.
