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John F. Kennedy International Airport actually has a Kiss & Fly area. Located at AirTrain’s Howard Beach Station near long-term parking, it makes it easy to drop someone off. From here you can catch the train directly to your terminal.

If you decide to take your kids on a flight from JFK to Mexico City, you won’t run out of things to do. JFK offers fun restaurants where you can enjoy kid-friendly meals. One special spot is the Shake Shack, which specializes in burgers and frozen custard. Once you’re done eating, burn off some energy with a visit to the playground area, which is located in Terminal 5 close to JetBlue.

There are a few restrooms on or near the arrival hall, including one straight down the hall and close to the exit. You can also turn left toward international flights, where there is a restroom in the center of the hall.

Offering both ease and convenience, the airport has its own bus service. This bus goes from the airport to downtown Mexico City and to nearby towns such as San Juan del Rio. Once you have claimed your bags, head to Terminal 2 - Gate D to catch a ride. AirTrain provides passenger transportation inside the airport.

If you are visiting Mexico City on vacation, you’ll likely enjoy staying in the historic city center. Some hotels downtown that offer an airport shuttle include the Holiday Inn Mexico Dali Aeropuerto, Suites Amberes, and Hotel Riazor.

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) has two terminals, T1 and T2, operating every day of the week. The distance between the two terminals is around 1.2 miles apart, and Aerotren offers free transportation between the two destinations. Note that this facility is reserved for crew members and ticketed passengers. The rest of the public can use buses to commute between the terminals.

Travelers who’ve just landed at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and want to convert their dollars into Mexican pesos will have several options. If you’re arriving through Terminal 1, you can locate an exchange counter on the lower level of T1.

Several car rental agencies run their services at MEX, with their desks situated in international arrival halls. Europcar is a popular service provider at this facility and has its desk in Terminal 1, Gate 2.

Suppose you have excessive bags that you want to leave behind as you explore Mexico City. In that case, you can locate them in Terminal 1, by Gates 1 and 8.

Among airlines operating New York 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
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between New York and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Aeromexico
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Viva

Flights from New York to Mexico City may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Mexico City:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $382 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $602 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the New York to Mexico City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $573 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $625, a difference of $52. 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 New York to Mexico City route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Mexico City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

A nonstop flight from New York to Mexico City takes 5h 32m, covering 2,086 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:41 am and lands at 12:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:29 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $592. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from New York to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

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 to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 84% on time

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

Night 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 San Antonio (SAT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 44m, compared with 7h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Mexico City range from $478 to $732, with an average of $592 over the past 12 months. Anything below $478 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Mexico City flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • Aeromexico
• • JetBlue