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Flights to Mexico City

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Prices for flights to Mexico City usually start at $553 for a return trip. Get more information on the route, airports, and weather below, or start your search by selecting the travel dates.
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Route details

3359 km
Distance

Flight prices to Mexico City

$553 – $553
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Mexico City

United Airlines
Aeromexico
VivaAerobus

Weather now

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+66°F
Rain

Airports

NLU
38km
TLC
47km
MEX
6km

Flights to Mexico City Information

Price range

Typically the return flight to Mexico City costs about that much:
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Our users typically choose flights to Mexico City within this price range. If you come across prices over $553, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Lars
Founder, CEO
We don't have much price data on this route, so $553 is an average estimation.
If you are flexible, it’s worth using the flexible dates feature to check multiple dates. You could possibly save a lot.
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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:
Aeromexico
In a month
LGA
MEX
1 stop, 7h 48m
$361
18 days ago
Air Canada
In a month
EWR
MEX
1 stop, 15h 30m
$388
a month ago
3359 km
Distance
7h 48m - 15h 30m
Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Mexico City flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $83 to $134. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be May with a price range of $85 – $156.
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Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Select month to see best prices:

7 - 14 nights
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February
March
April
May
June
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August
September
October
November
December
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Founder, CPO
We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Mexico City if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.
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Is Mexico City an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Mexico City with other routes:
Above average
Price per kilometer: 0.16 $ / km
Flight prices to Mexico City ($553 – $553) are above average compared to other destinations.

Recently found flights

Return
One-Way
23 Oct (Wed) - 30 Oct (Wed)23 Oct (Wed) + nights
18:22
LGA
7h 48m
1 stop
02:10
MEX
22:10
MEX
4h 50m
Direct
03:00
EWR
$361
Found 18 days ago
24 Oct (Thu) - 30 Oct (Wed)24 Oct (Thu) + nights
12:20
EWR
15h 30m
1 stop
03:50
MEX
06:10
MEX
8h 0m
1 stop
14:10
EWR
$388
Found a month ago

Direct flights to Mexico City

There are 3 airlines that fly directly to Mexico City: United Airlines, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Mexico City International Airport. Most flights depart on Tuesday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights to Mexico City

United Airlines
EWR
MEX
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Aeromexico
JFK
MEX
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
VivaAerobus
JFK
MEX
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
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Airlines that have connecting flights to Mexico City

There are 9 other airlines that fly from New York to Mexico City, including Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, AVIANCA, LAN Airlines and others.
Aeromexico
VivaAerobus
AVIANCA
LAN Airlines
Lars
Founder, CEO
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Pick Tuesday, Saturday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Mexico City and New York

Mexico City has 3 airports and New York has 4 airports.
Mexico City
New York
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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Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
https://www.aicm.com.mx/
6 km from Mexico City city center.
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Taxi
~10 Min.
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Bus
~20 Min.
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Shuttle
~10 Min.
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Subway
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3 airlines with direct flights

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. Most airlines like United Airlines, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus with direct flights are flying to Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is usually the main choice for traveling to Mexico City. If you want to get to Mexico City faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 20 min.
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Where to stay in Mexico City

Find the right accommodation in Mexico City with Avionero:
8.9
Pennsylvania Suites
Pennsylvania 127 Colonia Napoles
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym
7.5
Hostal Amigo Mexico City
Isabel la Catolica 61-A
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff • Safe-Deposit Box • Laundry service
7.8
Grupo Kings Suites -Platon 436
Platon No 436
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Luggage Storage
8.5
Hotel Astor Mexico City
Antonio Caso n.-83 Col
24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Hair Dryer • Restaurant
7.1
Hotel New York Ciudad de Mexico
Edison #45 Col
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange
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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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Tips on how to find cheap flights to Mexico City

Some useful advice on how to save money when using Avionero:

Mexico City guide

Mexico City themes

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

Location

Mexico City is located in Mexico, 3359 km away from New York:
Anton
Founder, CPO
You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Museums" or "Urbanism"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.
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Currency and exchange rate

100 Mexican Peso equals 5.18 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1928.84 Mexican Peso.
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$100 = $5.18
Exchange rate

Visa to Mexico

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 180 days¹.
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

Planning a trip to Mexico City? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Mexico City looks currently:
Tue, 08 October
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+66°F
Rain
5 m/s
53 %
Wed, 09 October
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+70°F
Rain
5 m/s
45 %
Thu, 10 October
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+70°F
Few clouds
5 m/s
14 %
Fri, 11 October
☁️
+68°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
19 %
Sat, 12 October
⛅️
+66°F
Few clouds
3 m/s
21 %
Sun, 13 October
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+70°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
35 %
Mon, 14 October
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+72°F
Rain
5 m/s
40 %
Tue, 15 October
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+70°F
Rain
5 m/s
38 %
Wed, 16 October
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+68°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
33 %
Thu, 17 October
⛅️
+68°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
30 %
Fri, 18 October
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+66°F
Rain
7 m/s
34 %
Sat, 19 October
☀️
+64°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
44 %
Sun, 20 October
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+64°F
Rain
6 m/s
36 %
Mon, 21 October
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+66°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
14 %
Tue, 22 October
☁️
+72°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
12 %
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mexico City will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Mexico City.

CO₂-e emission on the New York – Mexico City route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Mexico City:
954 kg954 kg954 kg
From 954 kg to 954 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the New York to Mexico City route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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48 - 48 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on New York – Mexico City flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Mexico City, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ

Flying to Mexico City? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Mexico City has?
There are 3 of airports in Mexico City: Santa Lucia Airport, Toluca International Airport, Mexico City International Airport. The closest one is Mexico City International Airport which is 6 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Mexico City?
A passenger flying direct to Mexico City will travel around 3359 km if flying from New York.
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How long does it take to travel to Mexico City?
You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.
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When should I fly to Mexico City?
The peak of traveling to Mexico City usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Mexico City is Rain.
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How much does it cost to fly to Mexico City?
Typically a return flight to Mexico City costs $277 – $584 if you fly from New York.
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What’s the weather like in Mexico City?
On average you could expect +55°F in January to +66°F in May. Currently, it is Rain and +66°F in Mexico City.
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Are there any direct flights to Mexico City?
Yes, there are direct flights to Mexico City, if you are flying from New York. You can fly to Mexico City 5 days a week: Tuesday, Saturday, Friday, Wednesday, Monday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights to Mexico City?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections to Mexico City: United Airlines, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Mexico City.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices

Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024