Travelling from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport flight.
San Pedro Sula's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport is located in San Pedro Sula.
You can pick from 4 direct services a week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP). This is the busiest route, with Aeromexico offering a 8:35am departure from MEX to SAP.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SAP. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Fly without interruptions from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) are available from here.
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport taking off from MEX.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico from MEX to SAP.
With an impressive 84.62% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico leads the way in punctuality on this route.
MEX is about 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving 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 travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to SAP flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
76% of all departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SAP:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport flight.
Getting from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to central San Pedro Sula
From Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, central San Pedro Sula is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport is $310. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $533. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to SAP, book your ticket five months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
January is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP). Plan your visit to San Pedro Sula in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Mexico City to SAP plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in San Pedro Sula, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about San Pedro Sula
Start your San Pedro Sula trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Zizima Eco Water Park and Centro Cultural Sampedrano are top sights which should be on every San Pedro Sula itinerary.
Explore more of Honduras
San Pedro Sula has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Honduras you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres southeast of San Pedro Sula, a visit to Tegucigalpa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cuevas de arte rupestre, Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
Around 129 kilometres east of San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba is another favourite stop in Honduras. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Las 3 Posas Balneario, MAAM LA CEIBA and Flora Tropical.