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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 6:59 am and lands at 12:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:27 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 5h 40m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City takes 5h 40m, covering 2,090 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City range from $482 to $718, with an average of $592 over the past 12 months. Anything below $482 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $592 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $332 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $596 for nonstop.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Delta: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Aeromexico. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Aeromexico
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 05m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $571 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $603, a difference of $32.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Viva

Flying via San Antonio (SAT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 44m, compared with 8h via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Mexico City is 2 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Yes. The airport provides wheelchairs to travelers with physical challenges. This enables them to move around freely and within the airport with much ease. To access this service, you need to book before your day of travel so that the attendants can avail the service at the appropriate time.

Yes. The airport has conference rooms at Delta Sky. The meeting rooms enable business travelers to hold meetings before they depart. The rates are affordable to all. For members, the rates a lower than for the non-members. The airport also has free internet access that enables you to connect to other business partners who are not within the airport.

Yes. The health services are provided at Terminal 2. They are open from 9 am to 7 pm from Monday to Friday and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. The airport also has a pharmacy where you can purchase medicine in case of illness while at the airport.

Yes. The currency exchange offices are open daily for 24h. They are located at Terminal 1 on the Lower Level. The airport also has banks that operate daily within the airport. They are open from 8 or 9 am. The banks include Scotiabank, Banamex, Banorte and Santander.