Mexico City from Fort Lauderdale, 3 – 6 Dec: £766 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $380 per person, $146 below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Metropol: 8.7 from 5,541 reviews, $73 a night
- Highs of 72–74°F, good for long days on foot
The catch: It's one stop each way on F9 + Y4, the return leaves at 6:05 AM and lands at 8:34 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want museums, tacos and mild 72°F days for the two of you; skip it if you need a nonstop or a beach.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop. The trip costs $1,016 for two: the flights at $760 plus 3 nights at Hotel Metropol at $220 and its $36 property fee, with taxes and fees included. It runs Dec 3–6, 2026, for 3 nights, on F9 + Y4 with one stop each way, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£766 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £573 |
| Hotel Metropol, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £166 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £27 |
| The total, before you go | £766 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£110 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£286 per person, return
£573 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + Y4 · 1 stop · 23h 24m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 2:00 PM – Thu, Dec 3, 10:55 PM · back Sun, Dec 6, 6:05 AM – Sun, Dec 6, 8:34 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + Y4 | £286 | 1 stop | 23h 24m |
| B6 + Y4 | £351 | 1 stop | 24h 14m |
| F9 + Y4 | £289 | 1 stop | 20h 29m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 03:03 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $380 per person, the fare is $146 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 28% gap, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers, we saw fares from $380 to $498 per person. In early December, highs are typically 72–74°F with lows near 49°F under overcast skies, so you'll want a jacket at night but the days are good for walking. None of the city's season notes fall on these dates: the Día de Muertos crowds are gone and the June-to-September rainy season is over. With three nights, you can fit in a day trip, a museum morning and a couple of serious dinners. These prices were all-in when we checked, but they can change, so check the live fare before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food getaway: museums in the morning, a long lunch, a plaza or market in the afternoon and tacos late at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk and eat well and don't need a beach. You set the pace across 3 nights, but plan around the last morning, since the flight home leaves at 6:05 AM.
Weather in Mexico City, 3 – 6 Dec
Typical highs 72–74°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 73 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 4 Dec | 72 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 74 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 6 Dec | 73 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Mexico City
Hotel Metropol is the best value and the one in the total. It's $220 for the stay, or $73 a night, scores 8.7 from 5,541 reviews and sits on the Reforma side of the Historic Center. It has no free cancellation, and its $36 property fee is already counted. Hotel More By Kavia in Tabacalera is the top rated at 9.1 from 293 reviews. It's $366 for the stay, or $122 a night, with free cancellation and $60 in fees paid at the property. Hotel Parque España is $339, or $113 a night, and scores 8.6 from 691 reviews, with $55 in property fees and no free cancellation. Centro Histórico puts the Zócalo, Diego Rivera murals and Aztec ruins at your doorstep, and Roma Norte is the area for restaurants and mezcal bars.
Hotel Metropol
£166 for 3 nights, two guests · £55 a night
See roomsHotel More By Kavia
£276 for 3 nights, two guests · £92 a night
See roomsHotel Parque España
£256 for 3 nights, two guests · £85 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 float over it in a hot-air balloon at dawn
- Book ahead for the Frida Kahlo Museum, then wander Coyoacán's cobbled plazas
- Spend a morning in the Museo Nacional de Antropología, on the edge of Polanco
- Catch a lucha libre night at Arena México
- Ride a trajinera with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
- Tasting menu at Pujol or Quintonil, then late-night tacos al pastor at El Vilsito
Also worth it
- Trajinera boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
Tours and tickets in Mexico City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 23h 24m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,294 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 3 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £573 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Hotel Metropol) | £166 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £407 |
| Total for two | £1,146 |
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: Fort Lauderdale to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £286 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £286 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £396 |
| Price checks | 16 |
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).
- You need a passport, and the currency is the Mexican peso.
- Mexico City is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
- The flights are FLL to MEX on F9 + Y4 with one stop, leaving at 2:00 PM and landing at 10:55 PM.
- Hotel Metropol has no free cancellation, but Hotel More By Kavia does.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and we'd plan on $540 in spending money for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is 28% under the typical fare on this route, the hotel scores 8.7 and December highs are typically 72–74°F. If you only fly nonstop, skip this one.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,016 for two, all in. That covers $760 in flights and $220 for 3 nights at Hotel Metropol, plus its $36 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
What are the flight times?
You'd fly F9 + Y4 with one stop. On Thursday, Dec 3, you leave FLL at 2:00 PM and land at MEX at 10:55 PM. On Sunday, Dec 6, you leave at 6:05 AM and land at 8:34 PM. The listing shows 23h 24m of travel time.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. Mexico uses the Mexican peso, and Mexico City is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
What's the weather like?
For these dates, the typical highs are 72–74°F, with lows near 49°F and overcast skies. Pack a layer for the evenings.
Is 3 nights enough?
It's enough for a short trip if you plan around the flights. You land at 10:55 PM on Dec 3 and fly home at 6:05 AM on Dec 6. That leaves two full days, enough for Teotihuacán and a museum morning.
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