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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $366-$692
Volaris
Wed 12/5Fri 12/14
IAH - MEX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $163-$381
Volaris
Wed 10/17
SAT - MEX • Non-stop
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For more comfort, Delta Comfort Plus and United Economy Plus add extra legroom.
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Cheap Flights to Mexico City
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Mexico City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 14
8:32 pm - 10:55 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 23mnonstop
6:05 am - 8:19 amMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 14mnonstop
$210Volaris
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
8:32 pm - 10:55 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 23mnonstop
6:05 am - 8:19 amMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 14mnonstop
$212Volaris
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
8:32 pm - 10:55 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 23mnonstop
6:20 am - 8:30 amMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 10mnonstop
$222Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
8:32 pm - 10:55 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 23mnonstop
6:20 am - 8:30 amMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 10mnonstop
$223Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
4:50 pm - 7:00 pmSAT San Antonio-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 10mnonstop
1:20 pm - 3:20 pmMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAT San Antonio
2h 00mnonstop
$252Viva
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
5:50 pm - 7:00 pmSAT San Antonio-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
2h 10mnonstop
1:20 pm - 4:20 pmMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAT San Antonio
7:00 am - 9:44 amMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
2h 44mnonstop
$281Frontier
Sat, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 10
8:15 am - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
23h 05m1 stop San José del Cabo Los Cabos
6:00 pm - 8:40 pmMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-LAX Los Angeles
4h 40mnonstop
$332Aeromexico
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
6:00 am - 7:45 amMIA Miami-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 45mnonstop
7:05 am - 12:41 pmMEX Mexico City Benito Juarez-MIA Miami
3h 36mnonstop
$358Aeromexico
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What is the cheapest flight to Mexico City?
Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Mexico City is the cheapest route at $210 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Los Angeles to Mexico City is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $332.
How much is a flight to Mexico City?
Average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Mexico City from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Mexico City costs $495, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from San Antonio average $302, while Las Vegas runs a bit higher at $340.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City?
Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico City at $522 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $569.
What’s the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.
•September is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City with an average price of $433 round-trip. •December ($669) and July ($520) are the most expensive.
Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico City?
Average price for all round-trip flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
Night flights to Mexico City are the cheapest at $433 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $603.
What is a good deal for flights to Mexico City?
Flights under $366 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Mexico City at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •San Antonio $256 •Las Vegas $287 •Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $296.
When are flights to Mexico City the cheapest?
Flights to Mexico City are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What are the most popular airlines flying to Mexico City?
Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Volaris is the most popular airline flying to Mexico City among KAYAK users, followed by Delta and Aeromexico.
Which airline offers the most nonstop flights to Mexico City?
Based on KAYAK flight schedule data, reflecting busyness trends for the next 3 months. Weekly flight counts are averages and may change as airline schedules are updated.
Aeromexico operates the most nonstop flights to Mexico City, with an average of 219 per week. United Airlines follows with 102 weekly nonstop flights. 6 airlines fly nonstop to this destination.
How many direct flights to Mexico City are there each day?
There are around 87 daily direct flights to Mexico City. 36% depart in the morning, 33% in the afternoon, 19% in the evening and 12% at night.
How many direct flights to Mexico City are there each week?
There are 604 direct flights to Mexico City each week. Friday is the day with the most departures at 15%.
How many long-haul flights are there to Mexico City each week?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
There are 7 long-haul flights (6-12h) to Mexico City each week, along with 451 medium-haul (3-6h) and 151 short-haul (up to 3h) flights.
How many cities have direct flights to Mexico City?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
24 cities have direct flights to Mexico City. New York has the most with 61 direct flights per week.
How often are flights to Mexico City delayed?
Based on data over the past 3 months, flights to Mexico City are delayed by 15 minutes or more 13% of the time, 2 percentage points below the national average of 15%. Summer months have the highest delay rate on average, at 15%.
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Flights to Mexico City: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences
Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Mexico City
Check in with both airlines if there is a "partnership" because they don't tell you everything automatically after you buy the ticket
AlejandraFlew with Aeromexico-Feb 2026
Always have your passport ready. It will be checked more times than you think and expect to wait a while for everything when you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Aeromexico-Dec 2024
Get a bag with removable wheels. Our bag, which is considered carry on size on every other airline I’ve been on, did not fit their box because of the wheel
MorismaFlew with Aeromexico-Aug 2024
Before you go, make sure you have ride to your destination
TeresaFlew with Aeromexico-Aug 2024
Bring snacks for your fly. The fly only offers beverage.
LionelFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2024
To buy food in advance and put in in the bags to account for plane delays. I also recommend to activate plane information updates on the phone.
TommyFlew with American Airlines-May 2024
Eat and use the rest room before flight and try not to leave your seat at all.
Your questions about flights to Mexico City, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
How do I know if a flight to Mexico City is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Mexico City is around $366 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How long are nonstop flights to Mexico City from different departure cities?
Nonstop flight time to Mexico City varies depending on your departure city:
• From Los Angeles: 3h 40m • From Charlotte: 4h 04m • From Chicago: 4h 10m • From Raleigh: 4h 32m • From New York: 5h 16m
Which city has the cheapest flights to Mexico City?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Mexico City are from Houston, starting at $210 round-trip, and from Dallas, starting at $280 round-trip.
How expensive are last-minute flights to Mexico City?
Last-minute fares to Mexico City (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 6% higher than the average round-trip fare of $495.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Mexico City?
Aeromexico operates the most flights from the United States to Mexico City at 219 per week, while Volaris is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Mexico City. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Mexico City?
Volaris, Delta and Aeromexico are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Mexico City. Aeromexico has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.
How many flights serve Mexico City?
Mexico City receives 86 flights per day and 604 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Mexico City, with 61 weekly flights.
How far is it from the airport to the National Museum of Anthropology?
The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most important museums in Mexico. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the museum from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). Since there is no direct shuttle or metrobus, taking a taxi to the museum is the best option
Are there any hotels within Mexico City International Airport (MEX)?
If you're looking for hotel options at Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), you have several choices. There are sleep capsules located in Terminal 1 operated by IZzzleep. Alternatively, you can choose from two hotels within the airport itself: Hotel NH Collection or the Hilton Mexico City. The Courtyard Mexico City is connected to the airport by a covered walkway.
Which hotels offer free shuttle service from the airport to Mexico City?
There are several hotels in the area that offer free shuttle service, including Holiday Inn Ciudad De Mexico - Trade Center, Hotel Grand Prix, Fiesta Inn Plaza Central Aeropuerto, and Hotel Riazor Aeropuerto.
What is there to do at Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)?
A wide range of Duty Free shopping is available at Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). Free airport WiFi is provided by TelMex. Additionally, several VIP lounges and a passenger support program are offered during busy holiday seasons should you require assistance.
Are there good restaurants in Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)?
Yes, there are several good restaurants at Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). You can choose to dine at one of the many traditional Mexican restaurants, and you'll also find familiar take-away options. Additionally, there are a number of child-friendly restaurants, which is good news for parents traveling with children on flights to MEX.
Is there another airport in Mexico City?
Besides Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), Toluca International Airport (TLC) is also in close proximity, and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) opened in March 2022. Toluca Airport is situated in Toluca town, approximately 27 miles from Benito Juarez, while NLU is located north of Mexico City, about 28 miles from Benito Juarez. Travelers can consider Toluca Airport as an alternative if they find Benito Juarez too busy.
How far is Zocalo from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)?
Zocalo is one of the world's largest public plazas and serves as the heartbeat of Mexico City. Hosting numerous artistic and cultural events, it is a popular attraction. Located 6.5 miles from Benito Juarez Airport, it can be reached in just 13 minutes by Metrobus, or alternatively, by taxi
How far is Chapultepec Zoo from Benito Juarez Airport?
Chapultepec Zoo is famous for its giant pandas and is home to an estimated 200 species of animals. The zoo is one of the favorite tourist sites in Mexico City and is located 17.2 km from the airport. A taxi ride to the zoo will take only 20 minutes.
Can I store luggage at Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?
Yes, you can store luggage at the airport. The storage facilities are in both terminals. In Terminal 1, the facilities are in Halls E2 and A, while in Terminal 2, the facilities are between Exits 3 and 4. The facilities are open 24 hours a day, all year round. You can also store smaller bags in lockers, which cost $6.
Your guide to booking Mexico City flights
From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
For the best chance at a low fare to Mexico City, book around 13 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 10% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
For flights to Mexico City, a good round-trip fare is around $366. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Mexico City in September. Round-trip fares historically average $433, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
Before you book:
• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal. • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers. • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID. • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to evening to save up to $170 per round-trip. Evening flights to Mexico City average $433 compared to $603 for morning flights.
Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Mexico City, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Volaris includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, Viva includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Delta includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
Once you arrive in Mexico City, a few great places to start are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
When choosing a taxi from Mexico City International Airport, make sure to use an authorized service. Authorized taxis are available at the International and Domestic entrances of Terminals 1 and 2. Tickets are sold near the arrival gates, and rates are clearly visible in advance.
You may find yourself feeling unwell during your flight to Mexico City. Benito Juarez Airport offers medical services in three locations: the National Area and Room B in Terminal 1, as well as the International Area at position 25 in Terminal 1 and position 75 in Terminal 2.
Travelers often misplace or discard their boarding passes. However, it's crucial to have your boarding pass if you plan to use the auto train at Benito Juarez Airport to travel between terminals. Without it, you won't be allowed on the train.
One unique aspect of the Mexican airport is that during the holiday season, such as summer, the SCT involves young people, the elderly, and individuals with special needs to assist airport passengers. They provide information in both Spanish and English for any inquiries passengers may have.
Getting around Latin America's largest and busiest airport can be intimidating. Fortunately, the airport has set up information modules to provide travelers with information on airport services. Terminal 1 has six modules in Rooms A1, E1, 19, 26, 29, and Hall B. Terminal 2 also has six modules in Rooms L2, M, N, P, Q, and K.
Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is not only big but also remarkably beautiful. If you have some spare time, consider exploring the rotating art and anthropology exhibits in Terminal 2, where the airport showcases a rich tapestry of Mexican cultural history. This is an opportunity to delve deeper into the country's history and learn more about its people.
If you're booking flights to Mexico City, you'll want to fly into the Mexico City International Airport, officially known as Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). It is the largest and busiest airport in Mexico and Latin America, situated approximately four miles from Downtown Mexico City.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) consists of two terminals connected by the Airtrain monorail. Additionally, several shuttle buses provide transportation between the two terminals. The monorail system takes approximately seven minutes for travel between the terminals.
You can get from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to your hotel or various attractions in several different ways. Your options include a bus, Metrobus, metro, taxis, and car rental. One of the easiest public transport options is the Metrobus, which connects the airport directly to central Mexico City.
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