Mexico City from Des Moines, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,364 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $655 per person, $55 below the typical fare on this route
- Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380: 8.8 from 4,090 reviews, free cancellation
- Mid-November highs of 75–77°F, with one drizzle day in the normals
The catch: With 2 stops, the round trip takes 63h 48m of travel, so you don't land until Sunday, Nov 15 at 4:50 PM.
Worth it if a $72-a-night base and a week of food and museums matter more than travel time; skip it if long connections wear you out.
Worth it if you can live with a long routing: $1,810 for two, all in, which is the flights at $1,309 plus 7 nights at Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 at $501, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and fly back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, on G4 + F9 + Y4 with 2 stops, not a nonstop. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,364 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £987 |
| Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £378 |
| The total, before you go | £1,364 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £151 |
£41 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £38 each way per bag on Allegiant, £151 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
£494 per person, return
£987 for two, taxes and fees included · G4 + F9 + Y4 · 2 stops · 63h 48m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:30 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 4:50 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 12:05 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 7:33 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4 + F9 + Y4 | £494 | 2 stops | 63h 48m |
| Delta | £525 | 1 stop | 10h 14m |
| G4 + F9 + Y4 | £518 | 2 stops | 55h 8m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 12:20 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $655 per person, this fare is 8% under the $710 median from our 14 earlier checks on this route. Across 12 offers for these dates, we saw fares from $655 to $750. The hotel keeps the rest of the total down: $72 a night, $501 for all 7 nights, with free cancellation. Mid-November weather normals in Mexico City are mild, with highs of 75–77°F and lows of 46–51°F. Days are mostly overcast, with one clear day and one drizzle day, Thursday, Nov 19. The Día de Muertos parade on Reforma happens in late October or the first days of November, so it'll be over by the time you get there. What's left is a week of tasting menus, taco stands, Aztec ruins and museums. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city trip built around food, culture and history, at an easy pace. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat their way through a place. Spend mornings at museums and ruins, take long lunches, and save evenings for mezcal bars or a lucha libre match. Seven nights is enough to do a day trip to Teotihuacán and still have unplanned afternoons in Roma Norte or Condesa.
Weather in Mexico City, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 75–77°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 75 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 76 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 76 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 17 Nov | 77 °F | 47 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Wed 18 Nov | 76 °F | 49 °F | Clear |
| Thu 19 Nov | 75 °F | 50 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 75 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 75 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Mexico City
All three picks are room only and come with free cancellation. Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 is the best value: $501 for the 7 nights ($72 a night), rated 8.8 from 4,090 reviews, in Juarez along Reforma. That's the hotel in our $1,810 total. Capri Reforma 410 is the top-rated pick, also $501 for the stay and $72 a night, with an 8.7 from 2,809 reviews, so it's a solid backup if the first one fills up. Hotel Kavia Lagunilla CDMX is a 4-star hotel at $583 for the stay ($83 a night), rated 8.8 from 123 reviews. From Reforma it's a short hop to Roma Norte, which has the city's densest run of restaurants, cafés and mezcal bars, and to Centro Histórico for the Zócalo and the Diego Rivera murals.
Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380
£378 for 7 nights, two guests · £54 a night
See roomsCapri Reforma 410
£378 for 7 nights, two guests · £54 a night
See roomsHotel Kavia Lagunilla CDMX
£439 for 7 nights, two guests · £63 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
- Climb the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán, or ride a hot-air balloon over it at dawn
- Book Frida Kahlo Museum tickets ahead, then walk Coyoacán's cobbled plazas
- Spend a morning at the Museo Nacional de Antropología, on the edge of Polanco
- Catch a lucha libre night at Arena México
- Ride a trajinera boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
- Have a tasting menu at Pujol or Quintonil, then late-night tacos al pastor at El Vilsito
Also worth it
- Book ahead for the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán
- Spend a morning in the Museo Nacional de Antropología
Tours and tickets in Mexico City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 63h 48m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,565 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 7 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £987 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380) | £378 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £950 |
| Total for two | £2,315 |
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: Des Moines to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £494 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £410 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £535 |
| Price checks | 14 |
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.
- You'll need a passport for this trip.
- The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and Mexico City is on the same clock as Des Moines.
- The route runs 1,565 miles from Des Moines International (DSM) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX).
- The $1,310 fare has 2 stops. We also found a Delta itinerary with 1 stop at $697 per person, with a 10h 14m outbound.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation. Resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For travelers who don't mind long connections, yes. The fare is $55 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel is rated 8.8. If time matters more, the 2-stop routing and 63h 48m of total travel are a real cost.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It comes to $1,810 for two, all in: $1,309 for the flights plus $501 for 7 nights at Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
When do I leave and land?
You leave Des Moines at 8:30 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and land at 4:50 PM on Sunday, Nov 15. The return leaves at 12:05 PM on Saturday, Nov 21 and gets in at 7:33 PM on Sunday, Nov 22.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. We found a Delta itinerary with 1 stop at $697 per person. It leaves at 11:36 AM on Nov 14 and lands at 9:50 PM the same day, 10h 14m door to door.
What is the weather like?
The normals for these dates show highs of 75–77°F and lows of 46–51°F. Most days are overcast, Nov 18 looks clear, and Nov 19 brings drizzle.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, Mexico requires a passport. You'll pay in Mexican pesos, and there's no time difference with Des Moines.
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