Flying from Mexico City to Vancouver: what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Vancouver flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Vancouver has a range of airports you can fly into. Arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Around 5 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Vancouver flight.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver one hour behind Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 19 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is with Aeromexico at 17:35. Go for the first MEX to YVR departure operated by Aeromexico at 01:10 to make the most of your arrival in Vancouver.
To ensure you don't miss your Mexico City to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Vancouver
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Vancouver flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Depart from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. From MEX, you can fly directly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Keep an eye out for deals with Aeromexico. This airline offers direct Mexico City to Vancouver plane tickets out of MEX.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Vancouver flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Mexico City to Vancouver flight, check out these options when leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Relax before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Vancouver by staying at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can get up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of flights leaving Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, settle in at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
In general, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Lock in your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel near YXX. Check in to one of these options after your Mexico City to Vancouver flight:
Whether you're after a budget-friendly compact for solo travel or a spacious SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Browse the range of wheels available from companies such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in a Mexico City to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, check out our selection of hotels including:
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