Travelling from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 1 minute. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 1 hour behind Mexico City. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
With 30 direct flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 01:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from MEX to YVR is with Aeromexico at 17:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Mexico City to YVR.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport with Air Canada. This top airline offers services from MEX.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Mexico City to YVR departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from central Mexico City to MEX is around 8 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) has direct flights from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Catch your direct flight from Mexico City to YVR with Aeromexico. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of NLU.
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your flight from Mexico City to YVR by booking a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver takes about 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
C$219 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport. Return flights start from C$461. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Mexico City to YVR, reserve your trip 8 months before your departure.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Mexico City to YVR.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Vancouver. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Mexico City to YVR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Vancouver International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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