Flying from New York to Mexico City: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Mexico City. Explore your options for departing New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct New York to Mexico City flight is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York.
With 42 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from New York to Mexico City with Aeromexico at 01:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from JFK to MEX is with American Airlines at 19:05.
Leave plenty of time to get on your New York to Mexico City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Jet off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a nonstop flight from New York to Mexico City. From JFK, you can fly directly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can choose from various carriers offering direct New York to Mexico City plane tickets with departures from JFK, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your New York to Mexico City flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider booking your direct flight from New York to Mexico City departing Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop services from EWR will take you to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Book your direct New York to Mexico City plane ticket with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of EWR.
Break up your New York to Mexico City flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Mexico City are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from New York to Mexico City? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a ticket from New York to Mexico City departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Mexico City are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Mexico City flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from New York to Mexico City. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. After your flight from New York to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable accommodation options just a quick drive from NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your New York to Mexico City flight.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from New York to Mexico City, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Mexico City based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your New York to Mexico City ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are must-visits when exploring Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to tick off its popular sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, about 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key highlights.
