Flights to Mexico City, Mexico

The best months to visit Mexico City are March, April, and May before the rain starts. Spring in Mexico City is warm and relatively dry compared to other seasons. Also, around Easter, locals travel out of the city. This period is also an excellent choice for your future travel.

January is usually the cheapest month to travel to Mexico City. The high season is June and July, so the prices increase in summer. Yet, you can always get updates about the best flight deals with Kiwi.com price alerts.

The nearest airport to the city is Mexico City (MEX) Airport (also known as Benito Juárez International Airport). It is just 4.7 km away from the city center.

Type of transport	Travel time	Cost
By bus – Line 4 Metrobus	30 minutes	$1.5
Metro Line 5	20 minutes	$0.30
Taxi	20 minutes	$13-15

Three days will be enough if you plan a short trip to Mexico City. This way, you can visit the three main areas: Centro Historico, Chapultepec/Polanco, and Coyoacan/San Angel. If you want to visit places of interest nearby Mexico City, plan a vacation for eight to ten days.

Mexico City (MEX) Airport is the main airport of Mexico City. It is only five kilometers from the city center. Travelers prefer to fly to this airport because Mexico City Santa Lucia Airport (NLU) is far from downtown.

The optimal time to book tickets is four to six weeks before departure to get the best price. In addition, you can buy tickets during sales periods – for example, on Black Friday, before the New Year, etc. Set up price change notifications on Kiwi.com and never miss a low flight price!

You’ll need about $100 daily to explore Mexico City, including accommodation, food, and entertainment. The average cost per night in a hotel in Mexico City is $50. Food costs about $20 per person per day. Thus, a week in Mexico City will cost around $500-700 for a budget solo traveler or $1,000—1,400 for a couple.

It is not recommended to walk alone at night in Mexico City. If you plan to explore the local nightlife, it’s best to do so in groups. However, the historical part of the city, where tourists walk, is safe even at night.