Flying from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) leaving from here.
Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Your flight from Phoenix to MEX won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Thinking of flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Board your direct flight from Phoenix to MEX with American Airlines. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of PHX.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from PHX to MEX.
If you're looking for the most punctual carrier, book with American Airlines. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 87.6% for flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Benito Juarez International Airport.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and MEX:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to MEX flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them landing within the expected time frame.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
When searching for a flight ticket from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
Travelling to AZA from central Phoenix? The airport is around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 40 minutes by car.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to the centre of Mexico City is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Right now, $168 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $504. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to MEX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Mexico City. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a Phoenix to MEX flight ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Benito Juarez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Your trip to Mexico City should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 105 kilometres south-east to Puebla to check off its leading sights. From Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla, your itinerary will be busy.
Morelia is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.