Travelling from New York to Mexico City: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Mexico City. Check out your options for departing New York from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
When it comes to landing in Mexico City, Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are the chief entry points.
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct New York to Mexico City flight.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind New York.
The busiest route for flights from New York to Mexico City is from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Choose from 39 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from JFK to MEX is the 01:00 Aeromexico option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 19:05 with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your New York to Mexico City flight.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City
To snag cheap New York to Mexico City flights, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
November is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from New York to Mexico City. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Start your journey at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), which offers a range of direct flights from New York to Mexico City. From JFK, you can fly straight into Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Choose from a range of airlines offering direct New York to Mexico City plane tickets with departures from JFK, including:
We make it a breeze to find a New York to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Prefer to fly from New York Newark Airport (EWR)? This popular hub offers direct flights from New York to Mexico City, seamlessly connecting you to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You have a choice of airlines offering direct New York to Mexico City plane tickets from EWR. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Mexico City flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between New York Newark Airport and Mexico City:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from New York to Mexico City? Unwind in a hotel near New York Newark Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
71% of flights out of New York Newark Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a ticket from New York to Mexico City out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Mexico City include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Mexico City flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America to explore Mexico City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mexico City Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from New York to Mexico City, it'll take you approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near NLU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from New York to Mexico City:
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Felipe Angeles International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP)
Get off your flight from New York to Mexico City and head for your hotel or start exploring the sights right away. Central Mexico City is about 3 kilometres from Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP).
If you prefer a particular make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Book your ride from AZP at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from New York to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
June is the most popular month for flights from New York to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, visit Mexico City in March.
Book a New York to Mexico City ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Mexico City, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and National Museum of Anthropology are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frida Kahlo Museum.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 21 kilometres northeast to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its popular sights. From Zoologico Zacango to Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara's Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KAHLO.











