Travelling from Tokyo to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City.
Touch down in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Book a direct Tokyo to Mexico City flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 12 hours 35 minutes.
Mexico City is 15 hours behind Tokyo and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Tokyo to Mexico City flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Mexico City
To find cheap Tokyo to Mexico City flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Tokyo to Mexico City.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Tokyo to Mexico City flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
73.52% of flights leaving from Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking your direct flight from Tokyo to Mexico City out of Narita International Airport (NRT). Nonstop connections from NRT will get you to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
From NRT, you can lock in a direct Tokyo to Mexico City plane ticket with Aeromexico.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Tokyo to Mexico City flight, check out these options when taking off from Narita International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Mexico City. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Tokyo to Mexico City tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during 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 lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.