Flying from Mexico City to Dallas: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Dallas. Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Come in for landing at Dallas's major arrival point, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Dallas flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City.
The busiest route for flights from Mexico City to Dallas is Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). There are 45 services that connect these two airports every week.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Mexico City to Dallas flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dallas
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Dallas flights.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Dallas is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Dallas taking off from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your trip at MEX and touch down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
You can choose from a range of carriers offering direct Mexico City to Dallas plane tickets with departures from MEX, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Mexico City to Dallas flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
MEX is around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Dallas, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Juarez International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Dallas departing Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Nonstop connections from NLU will get you to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
From NLU, you can book a direct Mexico City to Dallas plane ticket with VivaAerobus.
Break up your Mexico City to Dallas flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Felipe Angeles International Airport and Dallas are:
Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Merida Airport (MID)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Mexico City to Dallas? Kick back in a hotel near Felipe Angeles International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 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 Dallas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dallas and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport about one week in advance of your Mexico City to Dallas flight.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Dallas has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is approximately 6 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Mexico City to Dallas, settle in at a hotel close to DAL. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make picking up a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at DAL can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
March is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Dallas, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Dallas based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Mexico City to Dallas ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Dallas around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dallas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dallas right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Dallas:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any good Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Dallas, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 370 kilometres south to Houston to tick off its popular sights. From Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 402 kilometres southwest of Dallas. No trip is complete without seeing San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.