“Mexico in Numbers” is back!
In late 2022, Mexico News Daily began publishing data-driven articles to provide our readers with interesting insights into a range of different topics, from the production of cempasúchil flowers to the size of Mexico City to the nation’s tallest skyscrapers.
Now, after a lengthy hiatus, we are resuming our “Mexico in Numbers” data journalism series with this article focusing on a range of information related to aviation in Mexico.
Without further ado, let’s delve into the numbers!
Top airlines for domestic flights
In terms of passenger numbers, the top airline for domestic flights in Mexico in 2025 was Viva, according to federal government data.
Viva transported 25.12 million passengers on domestic flights last year, an increase of 7.3% compared to 2024. The budget airline had a 39.5% share of the domestic air passenger market.
After Viva, the most popular airlines for domestic flights were:
- (2) Volaris: 21.6 million passengers (+5.5%), 34% market share.
- (3) Aeroméxico: 12.1 million passengers (-5.7%), 19.1% market share.
- (4) Aeroméxico Connect: 3.82 million passengers (-7.2%), 6% market share.
- (5) Mexicana (a state-owned airline): 434,299 passengers (+45.5%), 0.7% market share.
Top airlines for international flights
The top airline for international flights into and out of Mexico was Aeroméxico. The airline transported 7.69 million passengers on international routes in 2025, a 5.8% increase compared to the previous year. The airline had a 13.1% share of the market for passengers traveling internationally to and from Mexico.
After Aeroméxico, the most popular airlines for international flights to and from Mexico were:
- (2) American Airlines: 7.3 million passengers (-4.1%), 12.4% market share.
- (3) Volaris: 6.62 million passengers (+4.3%), 11.2% market share.
- (4) United Airlines: 5.93 million passengers (-1.7%), 10.1% market share.
- (5) Delta Airlines: 4.29 million passengers (+0.1%), 7.3% market share.
- (6) Viva: 3.09 million passengers (+13.5%), 5.3% market share.
- (7) Southwest Airlines: 2.38 million passengers (-6.5%), 4% market share.
- (8) West Jet: 2.35 million passengers (+27.5%), 4% market share.
- (9) Alaska Airlines: 2.13 million passengers (-1.6%), 3.6% market share.
- (10) Air Canada: 1.6 million passengers (+84.2%)
How many airlines fly into and out of Mexico?
According to government data, 62 airlines flew routes into and out of Mexico in 2025.
Those airlines are based in countries in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Five of the airlines are Mexican, 13 are American, six are Canadian, 19 are European, 16 are South American or Central American and three are Asian.
Among the airlines that fly to Mexico from outside North America are Iberia, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Copa, Avianca, LATAM, Emirates, ANA and China Southern Airlines.
By Mexico News Daily chief staff writer Peter Davies (peter.davies@mexiconewsdaily.com)
