Travelling from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) taking off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Mexico City and San Luis Potosi (where Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Aeromexico at 11:05pm. Opt for the first MEX to SLP departure with Aeromexico at 6:01am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to SLP, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and be there 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)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport departing from MEX.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Aeromexico between MEX and SLP.
Aeromexico is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 86.51% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Catching a flight out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Mexico City to SLP with Aerotransportes Rafilher. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of NLU.
Aerotransportes Rafilher is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NLU to SLP.
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to SLP flight is a lot easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay within easy reach of SLP at Choza Viñedo Bodega 1881.
Grab a Ponciano Arriaga International Airport rental car and explore San Luis Potosi and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
At the moment, 94 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 229 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to SLP.
The best month for picking up cheap Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport tickets is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP). Plan your visit to San Luis Potosi in February for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Mexico City to SLP plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in San Luis Potosi, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Luis Potosi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Luis Potosi right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport:
Huasteca Potosina and Cascada de Tamul are a couple of popular attractions to put on your San Luis Potosi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen San Luis Potosi. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of San Luis Potosi, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
