Mexico City from Tampa, Dec 3–6: $1,151 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $162 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hotel Marbella, rated 8.6 by 2,008 guests
- Free cancellation at Hotel Marbella
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 22h 56m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Mexico City from Tampa is $438 per person round trip ($875 for two) for Dec 3–6, 2026. That's 3 nights on F9 + Y4 with 2 stops, and Aeromexico has a nonstop at $485 per person. Expect highs of 72–74°F and lows near 49°F, and Hotel Marbella in Roma is the best-value stay at $276 for all 3 nights.
The total, before you go
$1,151 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $875 |
| Hotel Marbella, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $276 |
| The total, before you go | $1,151 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$162 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); 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
$438 per person, round trip
$875 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + Y4 · 2 stops · 22h 56m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 8:43 AM – Thu, Dec 3, 10:55 PM · back Sun, Dec 6, 7:00 AM – Sun, Dec 6, 3:44 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + Y4 | $438 | 2 stops | 22h 56m |
| Aeromexico | $485 | nonstop | 3h 32m |
| B6 + F9 + Y4 | $471 | 2 stops | 20h 39m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:08 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $438 per person round trip. That's $162 below the typical fare on this route, which is $600 per person based on 12 earlier checks, so it comes out 27% under and carries the 27% below typical tag. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $438 to $526 per person, all-in with taxes and fees. Prices move, so the number can change before you book. In early December the city's normals are highs of 72–74°F and lows near 49°F, mostly overcast. That's good walking weather for museums, markets and taco stands. Add Hotel Marbella at $276 for the stay and our sample budget for two is $1,692, including $540 of spending money. It works as a food-and-museums long weekend without taking a big week off.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food long weekend: museums in the morning, long lunches, then mezcal bars and tacos at night. It suits couples and friends who like to walk a lot and eat well. On the cheaper fare you'll also need to be fine with long travel days. The pace is as busy as you make it. Three nights covers a few neighborhoods plus one day trip out to the pyramids.
Weather in Mexico City, Dec 3–6
Typical highs 72–74°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 73 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 72 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 74 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 73 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Mexico City
Hotel Marbella is the best value. It's $276 for the 3 nights ($92 a night) for a King Room, with a 4-star rating, a score of 8.6 from 2,008 reviews and free cancellation. It's in Roma, and Roma Norte has the city's densest run of restaurants, cafés and mezcal bars. MX Grand Suites is the top rated at 9.2 from 502 reviews. Its Junior Suite costs $395 ($132 a night) in Colonia Cuauhtemoc near Reforma, with no free cancellation. Hotel Casa Anzures is a 4-star in Anzures at $310 ($103 a night) for a Double Room, scoring 8.1 from 52 reviews, and it's also non-refundable. All three are room only. For quieter evenings, Condesa is leafy and walkable around Parque México. Centro Histórico puts the Zócalo and Diego Rivera murals at your door.
Hotel Marbella
$276 for 3 nights, two guests · $92 a night
See roomsMX Grand Suites
$395 for 3 nights, two guests · $132 a night
See roomsHotel Casa Anzures
$310 for 3 nights, two guests · $103 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 the cobbled plazas of Coyoacán.
- 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 Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 22h 56m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,206 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 3 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $876 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Hotel Marbella) | $276 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $540 |
| Total for two | $1,692 |
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: Tampa to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $438 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $398 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $600 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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).
- You need a passport for this trip.
- Mexico City uses the Mexican peso (MXN) and is 1 hour behind Tampa.
- The $438 fare on F9 + Y4 has 2 stops. It leaves TPA at 8:43 AM Thursday, Dec 3, lands at 10:55 PM, and the return leaves 7:00 AM Sunday, Dec 6.
- Only Hotel Marbella has free cancellation. MX Grand Suites and Hotel Casa Anzures don't, and all three are room only.
- Prices are all-in with taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $438 per person round trip, or $875 for two, all-in on F9 + Y4 with 2 stops. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Aeromexico was $485 per person ($970 for two), leaving at 9:53 AM and landing at 12:25 PM.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. You'll fly from Tampa International (TPA) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX), a distance of 1,206 miles.
What is the weather like in early December?
The normals for Dec 3–6 are highs of 72–74°F and lows near 49°F, mostly overcast. Pack a layer for the evenings.
Is 3 nights enough?
On the $438 fare you land at 10:55 PM on Dec 3 and fly out at 7:00 AM on Dec 6. That leaves two full days, Dec 4 and 5. The Aeromexico nonstop lands at 12:25 PM on Dec 3, which adds an afternoon.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $1,692 for two: $876 for flights, $276 for Hotel Marbella and $540 of spending money, which works out to $90 per person per day.
Which hotel should I pick?
Hotel Marbella is $276 for the stay, scores 8.6 and has free cancellation. MX Grand Suites scores 9.2 at $395. Hotel Casa Anzures is $310 with a score of 8.1.
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