Cheap flights from Detroit to Mexico City from £167

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Tue, Aug 4
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£167
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Sat, Aug 8
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£167
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Sat, Aug 1
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£181
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Thu, Aug 6
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£182
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Wed, Aug 5
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£188
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Mon, Aug 3
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£193
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Mon, Aug 3 – Wed, Aug 19
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£340
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Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 19
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£356
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Tue, Aug 4 – Fri, Aug 14
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
£359
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Sat, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 14
Detroit DTWMexico City MEX
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Fri, Aug 7 – Sat, Aug 22
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How much do flights to Mexico City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£167

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£990

Cheapest round-trip

£340

Average round-trip

£453

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Mexico City airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metrobús Line 4 and authorized taxis. Best value: Metro Line 5 and ADO buses.

Mexico City is served by one main commercial airport. Mexico City International Airport (MEX), also known as Benito Juárez International Airport, lies approximately 13 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including metro, Metrobús, authorized taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-50 min

$5; single journey fare (~$0.30 USD)

every 3–5 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with light luggage

40-60 min

$30; airport fare (~$1.75 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to historic center

25-60 min

$250 – $400; zone-based fixed fare (~$14–23 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-60 min

$150 – $350; varies by demand (~$9–20 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-50 min

$80 – $150; depends on destination (~$5–9 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

connections to bus terminals

25-60 min

$500 – $1,200; pre-booked service (~$29–70 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-60 min

$600 – $1,500; per day (~$35–87 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility for onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in MXN; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro and Metrobús require a rechargeable card (Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada) available at stations.
  • Only use authorized taxi booths inside the terminals; avoid unofficial taxis outside.
  • Ride-hailing pickups are from designated areas; follow app instructions.
  • Traffic in Mexico City can be severe, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 5–9 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Mexico City

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Mexico City International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2936 km
Worth visiting
Teotihuacan - Xochimilco - Zocalo, Mexico City

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Detroit to Mexico City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Mexico City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Mexico City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C8°C
February23°C9°C
March25°C11°C
April26°C12°C
May26°C13°C
June23°C12°C
July22°C11°C
August22°C11°C
September21°C11°C
October21°C10°C
November21°C9°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
26°C
May
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
3 Jul
75%
22°C12°C
10 Jul
79%
23°C10°C
Saturday
4 Jul
81%
23°C14°C
11 Jul
81%
21°C13°C
Sunday
5 Jul
79%
23°C12°C
12 Jul
86%
19°C14°C
Monday
6 Jul
70%
22°C10°C
13 Jul
87%
18°C12°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
66%
22°C13°C
14 Jul
43%
19°C10°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
82%
22°C12°C
15 Jul
71%
20°C11°C
Thursday
9 Jul
83%
20°C11°C
16 Jul
65%
21°C10°C
Book your trip to arrive at Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport. The distance between Detroit and Mexico City is 2936 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, and Air Canada. Detroit and Mexico City have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Mexico City, consider visiting Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, and Zocalo, Mexico City.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Detroit to Mexico City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Mexico City takes around 4.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Detroit and Mexico City?
The flight distance between Detroit and Mexico City is 2936 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Mexico City?
Several carriers operate flights between Detroit and Mexico City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cancún.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Miami, Denver, Atlanta, Puerto Vallarta, San Antonio, Oakland, Orlando, Seattle, New York, Guadalajara, Vancouver, Lima.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International, Mexico City International.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Mexico City?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Mexico City with Frontier Airlines, Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMéxico, Air Canada.
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