Flying from Leon Airport (LAP) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City is 2 hours 26 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 1 hour ahead of La Paz, where Leon Airport is located.
Leon Airport (LAP) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route, with 32 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from LAP to MEX is with Aeromexico at 20:05. Go for the first departure operated by Volaris at 10:33 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from LAP to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City. Start your trip at LAP and arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Get on board with Aeromexico. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Leon Airport to Mexico City.
For a flight within Mexico, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Leon Airport to Mexico City, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to LAP from central La Paz, it takes around 17 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near LAP. Whether you have an early flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leon Airport (LAP) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Leon Airport to Mexico City is C$77. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$126. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAP to Mexico City.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Leon Airport to Mexico City. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 57 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Villa Granada is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Check in here after your flight from LAP to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Leon Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head for Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Leon Airport to Mexico City in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from LAP to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Leon Airport to Mexico City:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
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