Flying from Mexico City to Las Vegas: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas.
Hop off the plane at Las Vegas's major arrival point, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
The average duration of a direct flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas is 3 hours 59 minutes. Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Las Vegas 1 hour behind Mexico City.
With 26 flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas with VivaAerobus at 08:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from MEX to LAS is with Aeromexico at 19:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Mexico and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Set out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas. From MEX, you can fly directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
When leaving from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas with Aeromexico.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 57 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Benito Juarez International Airport and Las Vegas include:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Prepare for your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas by checking in to a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Villa Granada is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
Consider staying in a hotel near LAS if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas
P7,037 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Las Vegas. A return flight starts at P11,374. These fares may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from Mexico City to Las Vegas, book your journey 9 months before your departure.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Las Vegas in May.
Book your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas for July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Las Vegas sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are leading attractions which should feature on any good Las Vegas itinerary.
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