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About Flights to Mexico City

Summary info about Mexico City flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$35

Best Round-Trip Price

$166

Fastest flight time

2h 27m

Operated By

4 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Mexico City from United States in the last 72 hours is $35 (Los Angeles to Mexico City Benito Juarez).
The best round-trip flight price to Mexico City from United States in the last 72 hours is $166 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to Mexico City Benito Juarez).
The fastest flight to Mexico City from United States takes 2h 27m (Houston George Bush Intcntl to Mexico City Benito Juarez).
There are 4 airlines operating flights to Mexico City, including Aeromexico, Volaris and Undisclosed Carrier.

Mexico City flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

The cheapest month to fly to Mexico City from United States is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $478, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Mexico City from United States during April instead. Flights to Mexico City in April, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $508.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Mexico City?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Mexico City for $50/person, which is 63% cheaper than the average flight to Mexico City. To find the cheapest price to Mexico City from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Mexico City?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Mexico City. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $600. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $649.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Mexico City?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico City is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from United States to Mexico City in the afternoon for as low as $555. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Mexico City, so prices are often more expensive at around $751 per ticket.

How long does it take to fly to Mexico City?

On average, it takes 3h 40m to fly from United States to Mexico City if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Mexico City Benito Juarez (the most popular airport in Mexico City). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Mexico City Benito Juarez, then the flight time is around 1h 45m.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Mexico City?

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Mexico City is about 60 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $585. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $537.

Cheapest flights to Mexico City airports

Find the cheapest flights to these Mexico City airports from your nearest city or airport
Los Angeles
Mexico City

CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Mexico City

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX)

Typically, flights to Mexico City from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Mexico City Benito Juarez, which has an average price of $367

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY FROM LOS ANGELESMay20% cheaperFlying from Los Angeles to Mexico City costs on average just $294 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY FROM LOS ANGELESDecember57% more expensiveIt costs about $575 for flights to Mexico City from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY FROM LOS ANGELESDecember291% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Mexico City from Los Angeles in December than any other month

Frequently asked questions about flying to Mexico City

Mexico City is served by Mexico City International Airport (MEX), which is the only international airport in Mexico City. The flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 5 hours 35 minutes. Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York are about 9 hours 45 minutes. Flights with multiple stops tend to be longer depending on how much time is spent at the layover, such as LGA to MEX via George Bush Intercontinental Airport can take up to 19 hours 32 minutes. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City are around 3 hours 45 minutes while one-stop flights can take approximately 6 hours.

There are a few airports in the United States which provide nonstop flights to Mexico City, Mexico, including John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Miami International Airport (MIA). If you’re in Massachusetts, you might choose to use the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)-Mexico City International Airport flight, which has layovers in Atlanta or Cancun. There are several Mexico City flight deals with many airlines, including Aeromexico, Multiple Airlines, Volaris, Delta, among others.


Mexico City flight deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Mexico City found recently by users on momondo
Volaris
Sep 7
IAH4:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 27m
MEX6:55 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Sep 11
MEX11:40 amMexico City Benito Juarez
2h 15m
IAH1:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Volaris
Sep 5
IAH4:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 27m
MEX6:55 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Sep 13
MEX11:40 amMexico City Benito Juarez
2h 15m
IAH1:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Volaris
Sep 22
MIA11:51 amMiami
3h 39m
MEX3:30 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Sep 25
MEX4:50 amMexico City Benito Juarez
3h 19m
MIA8:09 amMiami
Volaris
Sep 3
DFW4:13 pmDallas/Fort Worth
2h 47m
MEX7:00 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Sep 6
MEX1:35 amMexico City Benito Juarez
10h 26m
1 stop
DFW12:01 pmDallas/Fort Worth
Undisclosed Carrier
Sep 3
DFW10:51 amDallas/Fort Worth
5h 59m
1 stop
MEX4:50 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Sep 5
MEX11:15 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
8h 46m
1 stop
DFW8:01 amDallas/Fort Worth
Volaris
Sep 29
IAH4:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 27m
MEX6:55 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Oct 2
MEX11:40 amMexico City Benito Juarez
2h 15m
IAH1:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

Find the cheapest one-way flights to Mexico City

If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Mexico City, view some of our deals below provided by Undisclosed Carrier, VivaAerobus and Volaris
Volaris
Sep 19
LAX8:17 pmLos Angeles
3h 53m
MEX12:10 amMexico City Benito Juarez
Volaris
Sep 29
IAH4:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 27m
MEX6:55 pmMexico City Benito Juarez
Volaris
Sep 2
IAH4:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 27m
MEX6:55 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Which airlines fly to Mexico City?

Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Mexico City

There are 21 Aerolineas Argentinas flights to Mexico City in a normal week. The most common departure point is Miami and the best Aerolineas Argentinas ticket price seen on momondo is $324 (last 72 hours, from Miami, to Mexico City). Aerolineas Argentinas has a score of 7.9 from 123 user reviews on momondo.

Delta flies to Mexico City 28 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Mexico City from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Delta (rating: 7.8, 1,237 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Mexico City from. The best Delta ticket price found on momondo to Mexico City was from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($142 round-trip).


Airports near Mexico City

Below you will find all the airports in Mexico City along with the distance from the city center

How to get to downtown Mexico City from the airport

There are several ways of reaching the city center from Mexico International Airport, Mexico City, including taxis, buses, or the metro. The Metrobus line 4 can be found right outside Terminal 1 and 2 with a commute time of roughly 30 minutes. You could also get to the city center using the metro, which isn’t located inside the airport but is about a 10-minute walk away from Terminal 1. The metro usually takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the Mexico City center. You could alternatively choose to use a taxi, which is a convenient and comfortable option, with a commute time of around 20 minutes.


Popular routes to Mexico City

Most frequently searched flights to Mexico City along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
New York to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time5h 10m
Cheapest price$362
Chicago to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time4h 05m
Cheapest price$271
Dallas to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 43m
Cheapest price$231
Los Angeles to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 06m
Cheapest price$241
Houston to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 15m
Cheapest price$190
Miami to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 27m
Cheapest price$275
San Francisco to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time1h 45m
Cheapest price$338
San José, San José Province to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 03m
Cheapest price$204
Oakland, California to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 45m
Cheapest price$313
Ontario to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 02m
Cheapest price$403
Austin to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time1h 29m
Cheapest price$275
Seattle to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 39m
Cheapest price$364
Orlando to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 27m
Cheapest price$287
Atlanta to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 31m
Cheapest price$260
San Antonio to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 10m
Cheapest price$180
Washington, D.C. to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time5h 46m
Cheapest price$278
Denver to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 53m
Cheapest price$278
Minneapolis to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time4h 16m
Cheapest price$410
Guatemala City to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time2h 06m
Cheapest price$186
Tijuana to Mexico City Flights
Fastest flight time3h 25m
Cheapest price$55

Visa requirements for visiting Mexico City

A United States citizen does not require a Mexican visa when entering Mexico City if they have a valid entry visa from the US. Americans need a valid US passport when entering Mexico, which is valid for up to six consecutive months without a visa. If you plan on staying for more than 180 days, you are required to get a Mexican visa at the Mexican embassy or consulate.


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Best things to do and see in Mexico City

There are numerous attractions found in Mexico City that are popular among locals and tourists. The National Museum of Anthropology is based in Chapultepec Park is renowned for its Indian art reserves. The Palace of Fine Arts is an architectural gem designed by Adamo Boari and completed in 1934. It also hosts performances providing an opportunity to enjoy the stunning interior décor. You can also tour the Templo Mayor, which is home to the remains of the great Temple of Tenochtitlan, and take a stroll past the zone of the aristocratic "winged warriors."


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