Travelling from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) taking off from here.
Mexico City is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to MEX.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MEX with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEL and MEX include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to MEX flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near MEX and turn out the lights sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City is around 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport is $1,059. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,691. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to MEX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to MEX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). July is when most people travel to Mexico City. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MEX flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Benito Juarez International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Mexico City when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Historic Centre (Centro Historico) followed by Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, a trip to Puebla will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Morelia is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without experiencing Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.