Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Victoria: what you need to know
Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Victoria is two hours behind Mexico City.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MEX to Victoria flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MEX to Victoria with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MEX:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Victoria
178 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria flight. A return ticket right now is 455 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from MEX to Victoria. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MEX to Victoria.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to the centre of Victoria takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from MEX to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
After your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 2 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 10 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to YWH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MEX to Victoria flight:
Best time to go to Victoria
Plan your trip to Victoria during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MEX to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Victoria, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Victoria must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a visit to Abbotsford will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Coquitlam is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without a visit to Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.
