Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free 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 PDX to Mexico City.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PDX to Mexico City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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 are subject to change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Portland International Airport to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Portland, PDX can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near PDX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Mexico City
C$126 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$397. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Portland International Airport to Mexico City across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Mexico City, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 57 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 46 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head just a short drive from NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from PDX to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Mexico City, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from PDX to Mexico City sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Mexico City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
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