Flying from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is one hour behind Cuzco, where Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your CUZ to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to find plane tickets from CUZ to Mexico City with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a popular connection hub.
The journey from central Cuzco to CUZ takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to CUZ? If you've booked an early flight from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
74% of flights departing from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport (CUZ) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City flight is 131 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 439 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CUZ to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across each month and bag a sweet deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Booking your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CUZ to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
The journey will take about 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your CUZ to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from NLU one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, head to Mexico City in November.
Book a Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CUZ to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, about 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are key highlights.