Flying from Dallas to Mexico City: what you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to Mexico City leaving from here.
Touch down in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Dallas to Mexico City flight.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Mexico City one hour behind Dallas.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Dallas to Mexico City with Aeromexico at 06:10. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from DFW to MEX is with Volaris at 21:10.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Dallas to Mexico City flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Mexico City
At the moment, 52 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Mexico City. The cheapest price for a return flight is 163 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap Dallas to Mexico City flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Dallas to Mexico City is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on a nonstop flight from Dallas to Mexico City. From DFW, you can travel directly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can choose from a range of carriers offering direct Dallas to Mexico City plane tickets with departures from DFW, including:
We make it a cinch to book a Dallas to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
The journey from central Dallas to DFW takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
73.22% of flights that take off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Dallas to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some welcoming places to lay your head within an easy drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Dallas to Mexico City flight.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Book a Dallas to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap flights from Dallas to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its popular sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Guadalajara is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.