Travelling from Mexico City to Melbourne: what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Melbourne flying out of Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Hop off the plane at Melbourne's chief entry point, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Leave enough time to catch your Mexico City to Melbourne flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Melbourne
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Mexico City to Melbourne flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Melbourne flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City 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)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport the day before your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne:
76% of flights taking off from Felipe Angeles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Melbourne flight.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental make collecting a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, the journey time is around 55 minutes.
Take control of the next leg of your trip with a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are dependable companies for booking.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne is always smart. Along with better deals, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
December is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Melbourne. To skip the crowds, visit Melbourne in March.
Lock in a Mexico City to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 11ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Melbourne, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Melbourne's Gardens and Melbourne Park are a couple of top attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the northeast, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are among the biggest draws.