Flying from Mexico City to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll be arriving in Melbourne.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Allow plenty of time to make your Mexico City to Melbourne flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Melbourne
To find cheap Mexico City to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Melbourne is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a sweet deal.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Melbourne flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination without delay.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne is so much simpler when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Think about checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be on your way in a flash.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Hop off your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne and travel to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Begin your travels without worrying about how to get to where you're going with an Essendon Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted names here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne is a smart move. In addition to better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book a Mexico City to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.