Key Players and Their Performance
The aviation industry in Mexico is experiencing a resurgence, with national and international airlines serving the country’s market. Leading this growth are Viva, Volaris, Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. Between January and November 2025, these airlines collectively attended to 110.7 million passengers on regular flights, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, according to the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC).
Notable Increases and Decreases
- National Airlines: The seven national airlines reported a 3.2% increase, serving 57 million 854,524 passengers from January to November 2025. This is a significant improvement from the 3.7% decrease observed in the same months of 2024.
- International Airlines: The international airlines experienced a 0.3% decrease, with 36 million 637,776 passengers. This decline was primarily due to a 3.6% drop in U.S.-based airlines, which account for 66% of the total passengers.
- Canadian Airlines: Canadian airlines, the second-largest source of tourists to Mexico, saw a 20.1% increase in passengers, reaching four million 999,884 travelers. This growth offset the decrease in international passengers.
Breakdown of Popular Routes
The AFAC reported the following five most-traveled national routes:
- Mexico City – Cancun
- Monterrey – Mexico City
- Mexico City – Guadalajara
- Tijuana – Mexico City
- Tijuana – Guadalajara
All these routes experienced a decrease in passenger numbers.
International Routes Performance
The five most-traveled international routes and their performance are:
- Toronto – Cancun: The only route that saw an increase in passengers.
- Mexico City – Madrid
- Dallas/Fort Worth – Cancun
- Los Angeles – Guadalajara
- Houston – Cancun
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the major airlines operating in Mexico?
- What was the growth rate of air travel in Mexico from January to November 2025?
- Which international airlines contributed to the decrease in passengers?
- How did Canadian airlines impact the overall passenger numbers?
The leading airlines in Mexico are Viva, Volaris, Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta.
Air travel in Mexico experienced a 2.3% increase during this period.
U.S.-based airlines, which represent 66% of total passengers, experienced a 3.6% decrease.
Canadian airlines, the second-largest source of tourists to Mexico, saw a 20.1% increase in passengers, helping to offset the decrease in international travelers.
