Travelling from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) departing from either of these bases.
Book a direct Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Ciudad Juarez's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Abraham Gonzalez International Airport is located in Ciudad Juarez.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 9:15pm. Go for the first MEX to CJS departure with Aeromexico at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to CJS. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Take the express route from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) can be booked from here.
Top airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport departing MEX include:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEX and CJS is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Planning to leave from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) plane tickets can be booked from here.
VivaAerobus operates direct flights from Mexico City to CJS leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
VivaAerobus takes the lead in bookings on the NLU to CJS route.
Flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Abraham Gonzalez International Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with VivaAerobus compared to other carriers.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to CJS flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport, nothing tops 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 options near CJS:
Explore without limits with an Abraham Gonzalez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Ciudad Juarez and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) to central Ciudad Juarez
Central Ciudad Juarez is around 6 kilometres from Abraham Gonzalez International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS)
Currently, 37 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 80 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to CJS, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Ciudad Juarez. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to CJS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Ciudad Juarez, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Ciudad Juarez
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Abraham Gonzalez International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ciudad Juarez:
Frida Kahlo Park and Casa De Juan Gabriel are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Ciudad Juarez to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out International Museum of Art.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Ciudad Juarez, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 113 kilometres west to Puerto Palomas to tick off its top attractions. From Plaza Pancho Villa to monumento pancho villa and Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nueva Casas Grandes is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Ciudad Juarez. No trip is complete without a visit to Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Plaza Central and San Juan De Los Lagos.
