Flying from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Hop on a direct Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Philadelphia.
You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). This is the most popular route, with Aeromexico offering a 9:02am departure from PHL to MEX.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to MEX.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) take off from this terminal.
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport taking off from PHL.
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PHL to MEX.
With a reliable 83.61% of services arriving as scheduled, Aeromexico is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to MEX with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PHL and MEX include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 18 kilometers from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
77% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to MEX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Mexico City. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 40 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is AED 576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,311. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to MEX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Philadelphia to MEX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). September is when most people travel to Mexico City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in November.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to MEX plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Zócalo and Historic Center (Centro Historico) are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mexico City. Around 105 kilometers away to the southeast, its best attractions include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Morelia is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometers west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct.
