Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 17 hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from SYD to Mexico City.
During popular months such as July, 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 an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SYD to Mexico City. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you hold a passport from Australia and plan to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City.
Travelling from central Sydney to SYD takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mexico City
$707 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City. Return flights start from $1,603. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to Mexico City. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 57 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 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 and 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some welcoming places to rest your head within a quick drive of NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Villa Granada after your flight from SYD to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SYD to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
After locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
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