The new route, operated with an Airbus A320neo aircraft configured for 186 passengers, will run three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights from Tepic depart at 6:50 a.m., arriving in Los Angeles at 9:48 a.m., with return flights departing LAX at 11:37 a.m. and arriving in Tepic at 2:27 p.m.
The launch represents the first direct international connection between the United States and the Riviera Nayarit, a growing tourist destination on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the new route also links the region to a wide array of global destinations.
“Today is a very important day for Nayarit with the arrival of the first international flight to the Tepic-Riviera Nayarit Airport,” said Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, governor of Nayarit.
This new Volaris route is not just an air connection—it’s an opportunity to unite cultures, connect people and create new opportunities.”
Volaris now serves nine destinations in Mexico from Los Angeles, with Tepic-Riviera Nayarit as its newest addition.
“For years, Angelinos have played a key role in the growth of our state as one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, with the Riviera Nayarit being a major attraction,” Navarro Quintero said. “This new route will make it easier to access not just the coast, but also other areas of the state that offer culture, nature, history and unique landscapes.”
The route is expected to boost local tourism and economic development. Officials anticipate increased income and job opportunities for communities across the state, particularly in tourism-related sectors such as transportation, hospitality and tour services.
The flight supports Volaris’ strategic growth in the region, complementing its existing route to Tijuana. The Tepic-Riviera Nayarit area is home to major resorts, including Four Seasons, St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton properties, and offers a range of attractions from surf beaches and golf courses to colonial towns and natural reserves.
The airline’s expansion coincides with ongoing infrastructure development in Nayarit. A new regional highway project—linking the airport to destinations such as Sayulita, San Blas and Punta Mita—is nearing completion.
A complementary ground transportation network will also be launched to connect travelers from the airport to key tourist areas within 20to 50 minutes, providing efficient, affordable transfers across the Riviera Nayarit.
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