Travelling from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York. Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is located in Mexico City.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from New York to NLU. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to NLU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport (TQO)
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to NLU flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Hop off your flight from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a short drive from NLU, unpack your bags at Verticca Hotel.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to central Mexico City
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is 138 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 287 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to NLU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to NLU.
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The best time to fly from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Mexico City. July is when most people book flights from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a New York to NLU plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Mexico City trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Puebla to tick off its must-visit sights. From Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City, Morelia is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.