(FOX40.COM) —The Sacramento International Airport launched the beginning of nonstop flights between Sacramento and Morelia, Michoacán in Mexico, on Friday, opening up more tourism opportunities, according to officials.
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“We are excited to welcome Volaris’ new nonstop service to Morelia, a city with deep connections to our Sacramento community,” said Cindy Nichol, Director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports. “This route not only enhances connectivity to Mexico but also supports economic growth by facilitating trade and tourism between our regions.”
SMF officials said the new service with Volaris operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The schedule includes:
- MLM to SMF: Departing at 7:13 p.m. and arriving at 10:30 p.m.
- SMF to MLM: Departing at 11:59 p.m. and arriving at 4:52 a.m.
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, said SMF.
The new addition is added to the current nonstop routes offered by Volaris to Guadalajara, Mexico City and León.
“The launch of this new route between Sacramento, California, and Morelia, Michoacán, reaffirms our commitment to providing our customers with the best travel options between the United States and Mexico,” said Holger Blankenstein, Executive Vice President of Volaris. “This new air connection strengthens ties with familial roots and loved ones on both sides of the border. We are confident that this route will also help foster stronger commercial and business relations, benefiting local economies in both markets.”
