Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City.
When working out where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or vacation periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at security and check-in. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is a wise idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
73.74% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head just a quick drive from NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City flight.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from NLU one week in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Lock in a Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in 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 most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of big attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its leading attractions. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Guadalajara is another standout 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.