Cheap Flights to Mexico City International Airport
Mexico City International Airport, formally Benito Juarez International, is Latin America’s busiest air gateway and the main entry to Mexico’s capital. It links one of the world’s largest cities with the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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or request an offerAbout Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
MEX is the main hub of Aeromexico and a major base for Volaris and VivaAerobus, with flights to dozens of Mexican cities and international destinations. Two terminals handle the heavy traffic.
IATA/ICAO codes
MEX / MMMX
Location
Approximately 8 km east of central Mexico City
Key airline
Aeromexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus
Notable feature
One of Latin America’s busiest airports
Popular Routes
MEX’s network covers Mexico and the world.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic Mexico
Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana
United States
Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Chicago
Europe and Latin America
Madrid, Paris, Bogota, Buenos Aires
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; Day of the Dead in early November draws large crowds.
About Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world, built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. It combines colonial architecture, modern art and a world-famous food culture.
Things to Know When Flying Into Mexico City
The altitude of about 2,240 meters can cause mild altitude effects.
Official airport taxis and ride-hailing are recommended for safety and fixed pricing.
The Metro and a dedicated Metrobus line reach the airport.
Teotihuacan, Coyoacan and the Zocalo are popular sights.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Mexico City offers world-class museums, ancient ruins, a celebrated food scene and a vibrant cultural life.
Aeromexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus and many US, European and Latin American carriers serve Mexico City.
The airport is about 8 km (5 miles) from the Zocalo, typically 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic; the Metro also connects it.
Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana are among the busiest domestic routes, with major links to the US.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks in advance is recommended, with March to May and October to November popular.
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