Flying from Washington DC to Mexico City: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City, there's a selection of airports to depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are among Washington DC's main options.
Touch down in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
A direct flight from Washington DC to Mexico City takes on average 4 hours 48 minutes. The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, making it 2 hours behind Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Washington DC to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Washington DC to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 43 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider booking your direct flight from Washington DC to Mexico City departing Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Connections from IAD will get you to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to Mexico City are available with United Airlines.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Ronald Reagan National Airport and Mexico City include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 51 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 57 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City, expect a drive time of approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Mexico City
Right now, C$169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Mexico City. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$325. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to Mexico City, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Mexico City, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Mexico City based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to Mexico City in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Mexico City, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
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