Travelling from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN). Explore the options for taking off from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Ciudad Obregon is one hour behind Mexico City. Ciudad Obregon International Airport is located in Ciudad Obregon, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 5:45am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from MEX to CEN is with Aeromexico at 3:20pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to CEN.
Flying over a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport with Aeromexico. This popular carrier offers services from MEX.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEX and CEN is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.35% of services landing as scheduled.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Planning to catch a flight from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to CEN with VivaAerobus. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of NLU.
On the NLU to CEN route, Viva Aerobus is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Go with Viva Aerobus. 87.5% of its flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Ciudad Obregon International Airport touch down as planned.
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to CEN flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN)
Get off your flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from CEN, stay at Eduardog.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport flight.
Getting from Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) to central Ciudad Obregon
Ciudad Obregon International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ciudad Obregon. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport is 37 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 75 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to CEN.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN)
November is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN), while January is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Ciudad Obregon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to CEN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. June is the warmest month in Ciudad Obregon, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ciudad Obregon
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregon International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ciudad Obregon:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. La Laguna Del Nainari, Tres Marias Game Ranch and Sonora in the Revolution Museum are must-visits when exploring Ciudad Obregon.
Explore more of Mexico
Hermosillo is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ciudad Obregon. Around 209 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Centro Ecologico de Sonora, Museo de Culturas Populares e Inda-genas de Sonora and Alameda Park.
Around 193 kilometres southeast of Ciudad Obregon, Los Mochis is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston, Los Naranjos Park and Plantario - La Aventura en Verde.
