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When you fly from Mexico City to Monterrey, you will typically be able to find direct flights, with these often being serviced by airlines such as VivaAerobus. You can also find flights that have a layover, which may be operated by VivaAerobus or Volaris. Layovers often occur in cities such as Guadalajara.

One of the most efficient ways to go from downtown Mexico City to Mexico City International Airport is by driving, as the trip will normally only take around 10 to 15 minutes if there is no extra traffic. You can also choose to take public transportation instead, like bus lines 25 and 104, which will bring you to the airport in around 1 hour.

If you choose to drive from Monterrey International Airport to the city center, you can expect the trip to take you around 25 to 30 minutes in total. Otherwise, there is public transportation, including bus lines R104 and R219, which will bring you downtown in approximately 2 hours.

It is possible to rent a car directly from Monterrey International Airport, with the rental agency offices being located on the first level of the terminal building, close to the baggage claim area. Some of the companies that you can find here include Alamo, Budget, Hertz, and Payless. They all keep their fleets on airport property.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Monterrey flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Monterrey. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Aeromexico
• Viva
• Volaris

Flights from Mexico City to Monterrey usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City to Monterrey:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $107 round-trip, compared to $167 via a layover through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Mexico City to Monterrey most commonly pass through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Mexico City to Monterrey route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $98 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $135, a difference of $37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mexico City to Monterrey route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Monterrey flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 7%.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Monterrey takes 1h 45m, covering 443 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to Monterrey:

• Earliest: departs at 4:50 am and lands at 6:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:53 pm and lands at 12:38 am.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $108. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Monterrey are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $57, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AeroMexico Connect has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mexico City to Monterrey flights are:

• Aeromexico: 92% on time
• AeroMexico Connect: 86% on time
• Volaris: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 6h 50m via Cancun (CUN).

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· America Car Rental
· MEXRENTACAR
· Budget
· Europcar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Monterrey range from $88 to $153, with an average of $108 over the past 12 months. Anything below $88 counts as a good deal.