Travelling from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
The average length of a direct Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:55am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from MEX to EWR is with Aeromexico at 4:20pm.
Your flight from Mexico City to EWR won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport taking off from MEX.
United Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEX to EWR.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 87.7% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to EWR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and EWR include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport (TQO)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to EWR flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you just a short drive away.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near EWR and shut your eyes sooner:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
The centre of New York is around 14 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport is 91 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 198 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to EWR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Visit New York in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Mexico City to EWR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 121 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, about 257 kilometres south-west of New York. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.