Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Albuquerque (the location of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport).
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from ABQ to Mexico City. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like October, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ABQ to Mexico City. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You don't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your flight tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Albuquerque, ABQ can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 54 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to ABQ? If you're catching an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City is C$313. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$674. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ABQ to Mexico City. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 57 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Villa Granada is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Check in here after your flight from ABQ to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Mexico City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from ABQ to Mexico City sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to Mexico City, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Mexico City and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Mexico City.
