Flying from Melbourne to Mexico City: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Mexico City departing from here.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's chief entry points.
Mexico City is 17 hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Melbourne to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mexico City
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Mexico City flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Mexico City across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Melbourne to Mexico City.
Lock in a cheap Melbourne to Mexico City flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Melbourne to Mexico City flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Mexico City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Mexico City. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is about 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
You'll find some welcoming places to rest your head within a quick drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Melbourne to Mexico City flight.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Mexico City. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Mexico City in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
