Mexico City from Indianapolis, Nov 14–21: $1,755 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $561 per person, $117 below the typical fare on this route
- Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380: 8.8 from 4,095 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 75–77°F, good weather for walking all day
The catch: The fare has 2 stops and 33h 29m of total travel time, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if long layovers don't bother you and you want a week of food and museums; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip there: $1,755 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,122 plus Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 at $544 and its $89 property fee, with taxes and fees included. It's 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, on F9 + VB with 2 stops, not a nonstop, and a checked bag and spending money are extra.
The total, before you go
$1,755 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,122 |
| Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $544 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $89 |
| The total, before you go | $1,755 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$117 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$561 per person, round trip
$1,122 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + VB · 2 stops · 33h 29m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:46 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 5:20 AM · back Sat, Nov 21, 12:40 AM – Sat, Nov 21, 6:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + VB | $561 | 2 stops | 33h 29m |
| F9 + Y4 | $571 | 2 stops | 32h 29m |
| F9 + VB | $571 | 2 stops | 27h 9m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 12:33 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $561 per person, the fare is $117 below the typical fare on this route, a 17% drop from the $678 median of our 18 earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we found, fares ran from $561 to $692, so this one sits at the low end. Mid-November is a comfortable window for the city: typical highs of 75–77°F and lows near 49°F, with drizzle showing only on Nov 19. The Día de Muertos crowds will have gone by then, since the big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November. Seven nights gives you time for Teotihuacán, Coyoacán, a lucha libre night and long dinners without rushing. These prices are what we found when we checked and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-food week at an easy pace: museums in the morning, long lunches and a taco stop late at night. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk, eat well and take in some history, from Aztec ruins to Frida Kahlo's house. When you want nightlife, Roma Norte has it. Condesa is the calmer option, with leafy streets around Parque México.
Weather in Mexico City, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 75–77°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 75 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 76 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 76 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 77 °F | 47 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 76 °F | 49 °F | Clear |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 75 °F | 50 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 75 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 75 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Mexico City
All three are along Reforma, with free cancellation and room-only rates. Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 is our best-value pick: $544 for the 7 nights ($78 a night) for a Standard Suite in Juarez, rated 8.8 from 4,095 reviews. It's the hotel in the $1,755 total, and that total includes its $89 property fee. Hotel More By Kavia is the top-rated pick, a 4-star in Tabacalera at $781 for the stay ($112 a night), rated 9.1 from 294 reviews. It lists $127 in fees at the property. Capri Reforma 410 is the budget pick at the same $544 ($78 a night) for a Standard Apartment, rated 8.7 from 2,814 reviews. For evenings, Roma Norte has the city's densest run of restaurants, cafés and mezcal bars.
Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380
$544 for 7 nights, two guests · $78 a night
See roomsHotel More By Kavia
$781 for 7 nights, two guests · $112 a night
See roomsCapri Reforma 410
$544 for 7 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
- Climb the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán, or take a hot-air balloon over it 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 boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
- Have a 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 Indianapolis | Indianapolis International (IND) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 33h 29m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,603 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 7 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,122 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380) | $544 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,260 |
| Total for two | $2,926 |
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: Indianapolis to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $561 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $490 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $678 |
| Price checks | 18 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers 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 for Mexico, and the currency is the Mexican peso.
- Mexico City is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
- Outbound leaves IND at 1:46 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at MEX at 5:20 AM on Nov 15.
- The total leaves out a checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money; we budget $90 per person a day.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation, and the rates are room only.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with the routing. The fare is 17% below the typical fare on this route, the weather is mild and 7 nights gives you plenty of time. The trade-off is 2 stops and 33h 29m of travel time round trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,755, all in. That's flights at $1,122 plus Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 at $544, with its $89 property fee and taxes counted. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. Add $1,260 for spending and the week comes to $2,926.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Mexico. Make sure yours is valid before you pay for anything.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 75–77°F, with lows near 49°F. Expect mostly overcast days, a clear day on Nov 18 and drizzle on Nov 19. Pack a layer for the cool evenings.
What are the flight times?
You leave IND on Saturday, Nov 14 at 1:46 PM and arrive at MEX at 5:20 AM on Nov 15. The return leaves at 12:40 AM on Nov 21 and lands at 6:35 PM the same day.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. That's enough for Teotihuacán, Coyoacán, the Anthropology Museum, Xochimilco and a lucha libre night, with days left over just for eating.
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