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How much do flights to Mexico City cost?
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.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Mexico City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Saturday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 21 total | Daily flights: 3 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San José to Mexico City
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| VivaAerobus | VIV | VB | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
| AeroMéxico | AMX | AM | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Mexico City
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 20°C | 8°C |
| February | 23°C | 9°C |
| March | 25°C | 11°C |
| April | 26°C | 12°C |
| May | 26°C | 13°C |
| June | 23°C | 12°C |
| July | 22°C | 11°C |
| August | 22°C | 11°C |
| September | 21°C | 11°C |
| October | 21°C | 10°C |
| November | 21°C | 9°C |
| December | 21°C | 8°C |
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