Flying from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Veracruz and Mexico City share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from VER to MEX start at 06:19 — the first with Aeromexico. The latest departure is at 21:10 with Aeromexico. In total, you can choose from 62 weekly Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your VER to MEX flight.
During popular months such as 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 whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Mexico City (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Aeromexico. This popular carrier has direct flights from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aeromexico.
With an impressive 82.2% of services arriving on schedule, Aeromexico has the best on-time record for VER to MEX flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
$57 is currently the best price for a one-way Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Return flights start at $115. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VER to MEX.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Veracruz International Airport (VER)
73.59% of flights leaving from Veracruz International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Veracruz International Airport from central Veracruz, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to VER:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're catching a late Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Mexico City in April.
Book your flight from Veracruz International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from VER to MEX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its leading sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, there's plenty to keep you busy.
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.