Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 16 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CNS to Mexico City flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Cairns, CNS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
71.55% of flights that take off from Cairns Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mexico City
$1,628 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket right now is $3,859. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from CNS to Mexico City, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cairns Airport to Mexico City across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cairns Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CNS to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Cairns Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your CNS to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Cairns Airport to Mexico City. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are often higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Mexico City in low season for a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your Cairns Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CNS to Mexico City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Cairns Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are top sights which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
