Flying from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Calgary International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Calgary (where Calgary International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Choose from 4 direct flights every week between Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC). This is the busiest route, with WestJet offering a 1:55am departure from MEX to YYC.
Your flight from Mexico City to YYC won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport with WestJet. This top carrier operates services from MEX.
The top choice among passengers flying between MEX and YYC is WestJet.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Mexico City to YYC with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and YYC include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes by 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.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and YYC include:
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to YYC flight is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
67.58% of flights taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel near YYC if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Mexico City to Calgary International Airport flight.
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The centre of Calgary is roughly 10 kilometres from Calgary International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport is 121 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 283 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to YYC. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Mexico City to Calgary International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to YYC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport (YYC), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Calgary based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to YYC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December sees temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
Start your Calgary trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Calgary International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Calgary itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its popular sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, your itinerary will be busy.
Red Deer is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 129 kilometres north of Calgary. No journey is complete without experiencing Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
