Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City taking off from here.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you make it on your Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City
To pick up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GIG is about 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head just a short drive from NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City flight.
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, go to Mexico City in April.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.