Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
New York is two hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 12:50.
Your MEX to EWR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MEX to EWR flights, with 87.7% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MEX and EWR include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight is $312. A round-trip ticket is currently $463. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MEX to EWR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEX to EWR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MEX land on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MEX:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you're coming in on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near EWR:
Pick up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Newark Liberty International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Newark Liberty International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New York in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEX to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its must-visit sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.