Mexico City from San Antonio, 23 – 25 Oct: £532 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Volaris, 4h 10m
- Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures, rated 9.2 by 389 guests
- Free cancellation at Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Día de Muertos: the big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Mexico City is $265 per person round trip from San Antonio for Oct 23–25, 2026 (2 nights), nonstop both ways on Y4. That's $529 for two, all-in when we checked. Expect highs of 68–70°F with drizzle in the forecast, and the best-value room is $177 for the whole stay.
The total, before you go
£532 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £399 |
| Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £133 |
| The total, before you go | £532 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Volaris, £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
£200 per person, return
£399 for two, taxes and fees included · Volaris · nonstop · 4h 10m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:56 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 5:55 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 9:01 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volaris | £200 | nonstop | 4h 10m |
| Viva Aerobus | £239 | nonstop | 4h 16m |
| Volaris | £209 | nonstop | 4h 4m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 23:18 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $265 per person, or $529 for two, nonstop both ways. That matches the $265 median of our five earlier checks on this route, so it isn't a markdown. The lowest we saw was $255 on Oct 12. What makes it worth it is the whole weekend. A 9.2-rated room runs $89 a night, and our full budget for two comes to $1,067, with $530 for flights, $177 for the hotel and $360 for spending. Late October is also Día de Muertos season. The big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November, so this weekend may or may not land on it. The forecast shows highs of 68–70°F, lows of 56–58°F and drizzle with a 49% to 66% chance of rain each day, so pack a light rain jacket. It's a good fit for a fast food-and-museums weekend that starts Friday night.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city break built around food, culture and history, with nightlife if you want it. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to eat well and walk a lot. The pace is quick: you land Friday night, spend all of Saturday out and fly home early Sunday. Pick one big outing and one big dinner and you've got the weekend.
Weather in Mexico City, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 68–70°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 69 °F | 58 °F | 49% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 70 °F | 56 °F | 66% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 68 °F | 56 °F | 55% |
Where to stay in Mexico City
Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures is the best value at $177 for both nights ($89 a night) for a Standard King Room. It's rated 9.2 from 389 reviews and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. It sits in Anzures, and nearby Polanco is good for upscale hotels, designer shopping and the Anthropology Museum on its edge. Casa Pani is the top rated at 9.3 from 177 reviews: $254 for the stay ($127 a night) for a Deluxe Double Room in Colonia Cuauhtemoc, by Reforma. Reforma Guest House is our budget-tier pick and sits on the same stretch. It's a 4-star with a Junior Apartment with Terrace at $223 ($112 a night), rated 9.1 from 1,158 reviews. Heads-up: neither of the two Reforma places offers free cancellation, and all three are room only.
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 roomsReforma Guest House
£168 for 2 nights, two guests · £84 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.
- Reserve ahead for the Frida Kahlo Museum, then wander the cobbled plazas of Coyoacán.
- Give a morning to the Museo Nacional de Antropología.
- Catch a lucha libre night at Arena México.
- Ride a trajinera with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals.
- Do 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
- Trajinera boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
Tours and tickets in Mexico City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 4h 10m nonstop |
| Distance | 692 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £399 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures) | £133 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £804 |
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: San Antonio to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £200 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £192 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £200 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 need a passport, and the currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- Mexico City is 1 hour behind San Antonio on these dates.
- The outbound leaves SAT at 8:56 PM Friday, Oct 23 and lands at MEX at 10:00 PM; the return leaves at 5:55 AM Sunday, Oct 25 and lands at 9:01 AM.
- Prices were all-in (taxes and fees included) when we checked and can change. Of the three hotels, only Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures has free cancellation.
- Día de Muertos season: the big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $265 per person round trip, or $529 for two, nonstop on Y4 from San Antonio International (SAT) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX). That was the all-in price when we checked, and it can change.
Is that a good price?
It's right at the $265 median of our five earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair price rather than a discount. The lowest we saw was $255 on Oct 12.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for this trip. You'll be spending Mexican pesos (MXN), and the clock runs 1 hour behind San Antonio.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows mild weather with some wet spells: highs of 68–70°F, lows of 56–58°F and drizzle each day, with rain chances between 49% and 66%. A light rain layer is worth packing.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's short. You land at 10:00 PM Friday and the return leaves at 5:55 AM Sunday, so Saturday is your one full day. Plan one big outing, like Teotihuacán or Xochimilco, plus a good dinner.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget for two comes to $1,067: $530 for flights, $177 for Suites Copérnico Polanco Anzures and $360 for spending, which works out to $90 per person per day.
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