Travelling from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to MEX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to MEX departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to catch a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to MEX are available with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico ranks number one in bookings on the IAD to MEX route.
Book with United if you prioritize punctuality. Its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport arrive as scheduled 93.33% of the time.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MEX are:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to MEX flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on your way to MEX:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, central Mexico City is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is $183. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $511. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Washington DC to MEX by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). September is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Washington DC to MEX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Mexico City when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Zócalo followed by Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, a trip to Puebla will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City, Morelia is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct.