Travelling from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Madison (the location of Dane County Regional Airport) and Mexico City share the same timezone — UTC-6.
Give yourself enough time to make your MSN to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from MSN to Mexico City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
MSN is around 10 kilometres from central Madison. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near MSN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:
75% of flights that leave from Dane County Regional Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City flight is $463. The cheapest price for a return flight is $873. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from MSN to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MSN to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from MSN to Mexico City can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your MSN to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico City in November.
Before locking in your Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MSN to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.