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Travelers usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan, Detroit, MI Train station, Detroit, or Detroit-Southwest when they travel from Detroit to Mexico City. Book your trip to arrive at Mexico City International, Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City - Norte, Mexico City - Oriente San Lázaro, or Mexico City - Ignacio Zaragoza. The distance between Detroit and Mexico City is 2936 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Volaris, United Airlines, VivaAerobus, and AeroMéxico. Detroit and Mexico City have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Mexico City, consider visiting Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, and 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 table.

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Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Mexico City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
VolarisVOIY4Yes0
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United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
VivaAerobusVIVVBYesOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes0
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Mexico COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Most travelers from Detroit, DTW can enter Mexico, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test or recovery certificate is not required
  • Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States
  • Mandatory travel attestation form

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Mexico in our dedicated Stories article.

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 4.8 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, Delta Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa, Guadalajara, Miami, Salt Lake City, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tijuana, Houston, San Francisco, Cancún, Miami, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Seattle, Orlando, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Portland, Guatemala City, Dallas, Oakland, Salt Lake City, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Willow Run Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International, London International, Capital Region International.
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Detroit and Mexico City?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Detroit and Mexico City thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Detroit and Mexico City can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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