Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located. Mexico City observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PER to Mexico City flight.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Whether you're eager to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book plane tickets from PER to Mexico City with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of your choices.
The journey from central Perth to PER takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Mexico City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
73.04% of flights taking off from Perth Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Mexico City
$1,374 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Mexico City flight. A return ticket right now is $2,924. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from PER to Mexico City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Perth Airport to Mexico City throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PER to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save money on your flight from Perth Airport to Mexico City with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Perth Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from PER to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Perth Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable accommodation options within a quick drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your PER to Mexico City flight.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Perth Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Perth Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PER to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you want to check out another corner of Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are among its highlights.