Flying from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport.
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Miami International Airport (MIA), with 63 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to MIA is the 01:01 Aeromexico service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:55 with Aeromexico.
Your flight from Mexico City to MIA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA) operate from here.
Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport out of MEX include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Mexico City to MIA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MEX is approximately 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
In search of a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Prefer to leave from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)? You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA) departing from this hub.
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Mexico City to MIA departing from NLU. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to MIA is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Think about booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
From Miami International Airport, Miami is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
P7,268 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Miami International Airport. Return flights start from P8,890. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 7 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Mexico City to MIA.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, schedule your trip for April (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
April is the quietest time to fly to Miami. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Mexico City to MIA, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Miami, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Miami
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Miami right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Miami itinerary.
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