Travelling from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Salt Lake City is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City.
You can pick from 7 direct flights every week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This is the most popular route, with Aeromexico offering a 8:45am departure from MEX to SLC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to SLC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) can be booked from this terminal.
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport jetting out of MEX.
Delta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEX to SLC.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 82.5% of services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to SLC departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
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 will take roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and SLC are:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to SLC flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SLC:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
From Salt Lake City International Airport, central Salt Lake City is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
159 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport. A return flight starts at 271 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to SLC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to SLC.
Lock in a cheap flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), while March is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Salt Lake City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to SLC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Salt Lake City
Start your Salt Lake City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Salt Lake City International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Salt Lake City should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Salt Lake Utah Temple, Temple Square and Salt Lake City Tabernacle.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Salt Lake City, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres north to Pocatello to check off its top sights. From Bannock County Historical Museum to Pocatello Zoo and Satterfield Bike Trails, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logan is another essential stop in the United States and is around 105 kilometres north of Salt Lake City. No trip is complete without experiencing Museum of Anthropology, Bridger Bike Park and White Pine Lake.


