Flights to Mexico City: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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3359 km

Distance

Flight prices to Mexico City

$553 – $553

Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Mexico City

Weather now

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+66°F

Rain

Airports

NLU

38km

TLC

47km

MEX

6km

Flight prices to Mexico City

Typically the return flight to Mexico City costs about that much:

~$553

Cheap

$553

Average price

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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.

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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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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 $83. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $83 – $83.

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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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Is Mexico City an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Mexico City with other routes:

Average

Price per kilometer: 0.16 $ / km

Flight prices to Mexico City ($553 – $553) are pretty average compared to other destinations.

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December

2024

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

Aeromexico

JFK

MEX

VivaAerobus

JFK

MEX

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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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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Toluca International Airport (TLC)

47 km from Mexico City city center.

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Shuttle

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Subway

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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Train

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Shuttle

~10 Min.

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Subway

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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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:

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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 4.98 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 2008.13 Mexican Peso.

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$100 = $4.98

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.

Spanish

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

Planning a trip to Mexico City? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Mexico City looks currently:

Mon, 23 December

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+66°F

Rain

2 m/s

38 %

Tue, 24 December

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+64°F

Rain

2 m/s

35 %

Wed, 25 December

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

31 %

Thu, 26 December

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+64°F

Rain

3 m/s

32 %

Fri, 27 December

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+66°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

30 %

Sat, 28 December

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+66°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

30 %

Sun, 29 December

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+59°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

57 %

Mon, 30 December

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+63°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

42 %

Tue, 31 December

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+66°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

22 %

Wed, 01 January

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+66°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

28 %

Thu, 02 January

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+64°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

20 %

Fri, 03 January

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+57°F

Rain

3 m/s

48 %

Sat, 04 January

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+59°F

Rain

3 m/s

49 %

Sun, 05 January

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+61°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

41 %

Mon, 06 January

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+64°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

35 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mexico City will be like?

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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:

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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 +57°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.

About Avionero

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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