Mexico City from Birmingham, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,147 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £114 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures, rated 9.2 by 389 guests
- Free cancellation at Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 58h 50m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Mexico City is 2 nights from Birmingham, 23 – 25 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £507 per person (MX + F9 + Y4, 2 stops, 58h 50m), 18% below the typical £621 on this route. Hotels start at £67 a night; Highs 73–74°F, some rain likely.
The total, before you go
£1,147 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,014 |
| Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £133 |
| The total, before you go | £1,147 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£114 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£507 per person, return
£1,014 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 + Y4 · 2 stops · 58h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:08 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:15 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:05 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 3:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 + Y4 | £507 | 2 stops | 58h 50m |
| MX + F9 + VB | £519 | 3 stops | 58h 35m |
| MX + F9 + Y4 | £525 | 2 stops | 58h 35m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 11:13 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Mexico City
Why we picked it: Mexico City is the best value we priced for the weekend: $673 round trip, 19% under the typical price.
Mexico City is one of the great food and museum capitals of the world, layered with Aztec ruins, colonial palaces and modernist architecture at an elevation that keeps the climate springlike year-round.
Weather in Mexico City, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 73–74°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 74 °F | 55 °F | 49% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 73 °F | 56 °F | 55% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 73 °F | 53 °F | 48% |
Where to stay in Mexico City
Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures
£133 for 2 nights, two guests · £67 a night
See roomsCasa Pani
£191 for 2 nights, two guests · £96 a night
See roomsCondesa Cibel
£156 for 2 nights, two guests · £78 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Mexico City for these dates
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Where in Mexico City
- Roma Norte: Art-nouveau mansions and the city's densest run of restaurants, cafés and mezcal bars.
- Condesa: Leafy, walkable and quieter at night, around Parque México.
- Polanco: Upscale hotels, designer shopping and the Anthropology Museum on its edge.
- Centro Histórico: The Zócalo, Diego Rivera murals and Aztec ruins at your doorstep.
- Coyoacán: Village-like cobbled plazas near the Frida Kahlo Museum, calmer than the centre.
What to do in Mexico City
Signature experiences
- Climb the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán, or float over it in a hot-air balloon at dawn
- Book ahead for the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán
- Spend a morning in the Museo Nacional de Antropología
- Lucha libre night at Arena México
- Trajinera boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
- Tasting menu at Pujol or Quintonil, then late-night tacos al pastor at El Vilsito
Tours and tickets in Mexico City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 58h 50m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,234 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,015 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures) | £133 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,419 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Birmingham to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £507 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £497 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £621 |
| Price checks | 11 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Mexico City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- Día de Muertos: the big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November.
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Mexico City from Birmingham cost?
About £1,419 for two: £1,015 in flights, £133 for the hotel and £271 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Mexico City 23 – 25 Oct?
Highs 73–74°F, some rain likely
Do I need a passport for Mexico City?
Yes. Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Mexico City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Mexico City?
58h 50m with 2 stops on MX + F9 + Y4, on the fare we found.
Is £507 a good price for Birmingham to Mexico City?
It is 18% below the typical £621 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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