Travelling from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
4 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. You can get from MEX to PHL on Aeromexico's 1:35pm departure.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to PHL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport with Aeromexico. This top airline operates departures from MEX.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Aeromexico between MEX and PHL.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to PHL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Work a stopover into your journey at Cancun International Airport (CUN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to PHL flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel near PHL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and discover more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The centre of Philadelphia is about 11 kilometres from Philadelphia International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
133 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport. A return flight starts at 229 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
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The best month for scoring cheap Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport tickets is June. 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). August is the busiest month to visit Philadelphia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
When booking your Mexico City to PHL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Philadelphia must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 137 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Around 137 kilometres south-west of Philadelphia, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.