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Flights from Cancun to Mexico City

Need cheap flights from Cancun to Mexico City? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

1295 km
Distance

Weather now

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+72°F
Scattered clouds

Airports

NLU
38km
TLC
47km
AZP
23km

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Flight prices from Cancun to Mexico City

You can usually book a return flight from Cancun to Mexico City for that amount:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Cancun to Mexico City flight (one-way) at the moment:
We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Mexico City an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Cancun to Mexico City with other routes:
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Direct flights from Cancun to Mexico City

We could not found any direct flights to Mexico City, if you are flying from Cancun. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Mexico).
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Airports in Mexico City and Cancun

Mexico City has 4 airports and Cancun has 1 airport.
Mexico City
Cancun
Santa Lucia Airport (NLU)
38 km from Mexico City city center.
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Toluca International Airport (TLC)
47 km from Mexico City city center.
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Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport (AZP)
23 km from Mexico City city center.
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Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
https://www.aicm.com.mx/
6 km from Mexico City city center.
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~10 min.
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~20 min.
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~10 min.
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Which airport in Mexico City is better?

The closest airport to Mexico City city center is Mexico City International Airport (MEX) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Mexico City International Airport (MEX), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Mexico City

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Mexico City:
307 reviews
Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco
Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours
1699 reviews
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City
Day Trips • Extreme • Private and Luxury • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Likely to Sell Out
1082 reviews
Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City
Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Archaeology Tours
501 reviews
Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Small Group
647 reviews
Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine
Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours
419 reviews
Balloon flight in Teotihuacán + Pick up CDMX + Breakfast in cave.
Day Trips • Extreme • Full-day Tours • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Excellent Quality
604 reviews
Balloon flight with pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in a natural cave
Day Trips • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Likely to Sell Out • Excellent Quality • Adventure Tours
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Planning a trip from Cancun to Mexico City? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Mexico City looks currently:
Thu, 04 December
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+72°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
35 %
Fri, 05 December
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+72°F
Rain
5 m/s
32 %
Sat, 06 December
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+70°F
Rain
4 m/s
35 %
Sun, 07 December
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+70°F
Rain
3 m/s
38 %
Mon, 08 December
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+63°F
Rain
4 m/s
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Tue, 09 December
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+66°F
Rain
3 m/s
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Wed, 10 December
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+68°F
Rain
3 m/s
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Thu, 11 December
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+70°F
Rain
3 m/s
34 %
Fri, 12 December
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+72°F
Rain
3 m/s
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Sat, 13 December
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+72°F
Clear sky
2 m/s
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Sun, 14 December
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+72°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
32 %
Mon, 15 December
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+72°F
Rain
4 m/s
35 %
Tue, 16 December
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+72°F
Rain
4 m/s
31 %
Wed, 17 December
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+70°F
Rain
5 m/s
30 %
Thu, 18 December
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+66°F
Rain
3 m/s
37 %

How expensive is Mexico City?

Mexico City prices compared to Cancun:
Mexico City is in average 18% more expensive than Cancun. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Salaries (-6%) and Clothing (-9%).

Some Price Examples (vs Cancun):

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Food
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$10.22 vs $10.90
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$49.40 vs $68.14
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McMeal at McDonalds
$8.17 vs $7.50
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Cappuccino (regular)
$3.08 vs $3.42
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.14 vs $1.63
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.83 vs $1.46
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.46 vs $1.42
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$2.22 vs $2.01
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.32 vs $2.13
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.74 vs $10.22
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.77 vs $6.47
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Banana (1kg)
$1.48 vs $1.40
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$12.94 vs $10.22
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.55 vs $1.94
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Transport
-23.15%
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Utilities
-30.97%
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Sports
+59.24%
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Childcare
+78.53%
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Clothing
-8.59%
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Rent
+26.89%
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Buy
+84.86%
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Salaries
-6.21%
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Mexico City in average is 18% more expensive
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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Sports prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Cancun to Mexico City? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Mexico City?
Mexico City is served by 4 airports: Santa Lucia Airport, Toluca International Airport, Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport, Mexico City International Airport. The nearest airport is Mexico City International Airport located 6 km away.
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How far is it between Cancun and Mexico City by plane?
Mexico City is around 1295 km away from Cancun.
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What is the flight time from Cancun to Mexico City?
Typically it takes from 50m to 1h 46m to fly from Cancun to Mexico City.
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How good the weather is in Mexico City?
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +55°F. The hottest month is May with an average temperature of +66°F. Right now it is +72°F and Scattered clouds in Mexico City.
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Is there a direct connection between Cancun and Mexico City?
No, there are no direct flights to Mexico City if you are flying from Cancun.
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Mexico City guide

Mexico City themes

This is what Mexico City is known for:
Nightlife
Urbanism
Food

Location

Mexico City is located in Mexico, 1295 km away from Cancun:

Mexico City time zone

Both Cancun and Mexico City have the same time zone
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Time in Mexico City right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Mexican Peso equals 5.47 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1829.36 Mexican Peso.
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$100 = $5.47
Exchange rate

Visa to Mexico

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 180 days¹.
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Visa-free
For US citizens

Language in Mexico

Official language in Mexico is Spanish. People knowledge of English is mediocre².
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Official language
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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Mexico City might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Air Quality

Mexico City generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate

Mexico City pros and cons

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