Mexico City (NLU) to Tampico (TAM) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Mexico City (NLU) to Tampico (TAM): Aerus and VivaAerobus. The two airports are 190 miles (306 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Veracruz, Monterrey and Villahermosa and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from NLU to TAM
- ZVAerusNot in an alliance
- VivaAerobusNot in an alliance

NLU to TAM with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Veracruz (VER)Aeromexico and VivaAerobus, then Aerus

ZV - Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way

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ZV - Via Villahermosa (VSA)VivaAerobus the whole way


- Via Nuevo Laredo (NLD)VivaAerobus the whole way


NLU to TAM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from NLU to TAM?
Aerus and VivaAerobus fly nonstop from Mexico City (NLU) to Tampico (TAM).
How far is Mexico City from Tampico by plane?
Mexico City (NLU) and Tampico (TAM) are 190 miles (306 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does NLU to TAM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NLU to TAM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mexico City and Tampico?
The most direct connections are through Veracruz (VER), Monterrey (MTY), Villahermosa (VSA) and Nuevo Laredo (NLD). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example VivaAerobus through Monterrey.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.