Travelling from Mexico City to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Hop off the plane at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the major arrival point in Philadelphia.
The average time for a direct Mexico City to Philadelphia flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Philadelphia is two hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to {"defaultCase":"Philadelphia International Airport","accusativeCase":"Philadelphia International Airport","nominativeCase":"Philadelphia International Airport","dativeCase":"Philadelphia International Airport"} (PHL) is the most popular route. When looking for a flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia, you can pick from six services every week between MEX and PHL.
Allow plenty of time to make your Mexico City to Philadelphia flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia
To score cheap Mexico City to Philadelphia flights, reserve your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can get a direct flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia jetting off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Begin your trip at MEX and come in for landing at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Look out for deals with Aeromexico. This airline offers direct Mexico City to Philadelphia plane tickets out of MEX.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Mexico City to Philadelphia flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your Mexico City to Philadelphia flight with a stop at Cancun International Airport (CUN). One of the main stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Philadelphia, it's the perfect opportunity to take a moment to relax.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Unwind before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Philadelphia by booking a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can get up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Go where the road takes you with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and chase adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Philadelphia flight.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. Following your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia. To escape the crowds, visit Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to Philadelphia ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
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Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring Philadelphia.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.