Mexico City from Tucson, Nov 5–10: $2,093 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $747 per person, $257 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 74–78°F and lows near 50°F for walking days
- Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380: 8.8 from 4,093 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The American fare has one stop and the outbound takes 16 hours, landing 9:57 AM the next day, and checked bags run about $160 for two.
Worth it if you can handle an overnight connection in exchange for museums and tacos; skip it if you need a nonstop or a short travel day.
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The total for two is $2,093, all in: $1,494 for the flights, $515 for Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 and its $84 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You go Nov 5–10, 2026, for 5 nights, on American with one stop; a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,093 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,494 |
| Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $515 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $84 |
| The total, before you go | $2,093 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$257 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 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
$747 per person, round trip
$1,494 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 16h
Out Thu, Nov 5, 4:57 PM – Fri, Nov 6, 9:57 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $747 | 1 stop | 16h |
| Delta | $944 | 1 stop | 15h 50m |
| American | $817 | 1 stop | 7h 52m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 4:24 AM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $747 per person, the American fare is $257 below the typical fare on this route. That's 26% under the $1,004 median of 13 earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw for these dates, fares ran from $747 to $1,133, so this is the low end of what we found. Early November suits the city, with typical highs of 74–78°F, lows near 50°F and mostly overcast skies. That's comfortable weather for museums, markets and long lunches. One season note: the big Día de Muertos parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November, so check whether it happens before you land. Five nights gives you time for Teotihuacán, Coyoacán and a few good dinners without rushing. Prices are all in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food trip at an easy pace: museums in the morning, long lunches and mezcal bars at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and spend their days on history, from Aztec ruins to Diego Rivera murals. The city's elevation keeps the climate springlike, so pack layers instead of beachwear.
Weather in Mexico City, Nov 5–10
Typical highs 74–78°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 77 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 78 °F | 50 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 78 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 78 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 74 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Mexico City
Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $515 for 5 nights ($103 a night) plus $84 paid at the property, scores 8.8 from 4,093 reviews, has free cancellation and sits in Juarez near Reforma. Nido Roma is the top-rated pick at 9.0 from 470 reviews. It's $908 for the stay ($182 a night) plus $142 at the property, with no free cancellation. Roma Norte is the area for food, with the city's densest run of restaurants, cafés and mezcal bars. Choapan 28 - Lux Apartments in Condesa is the budget pick at $549 ($110 a night) plus $85 at the property. It scores 8.8 from 388 reviews and gives you a suite with a balcony, but no free cancellation. Condesa is leafy, walkable and quieter at night around Parque México.
Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380
$515 for 5 nights, two guests · $103 a night
See roomsNido Roma
$908 for 5 nights, two guests · $182 a night
See roomsChoapan 28 - Lux Apartments in Condesa
$549 for 5 nights, two guests · $110 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 in Coyoacán
- Spend a morning in the Museo Nacional de Antropología
- 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 Tucson | Tucson International (TUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Mexico City | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
| Flight time | 16h (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,149 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 5 nights in Mexico City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,494 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380) | $515 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $900 |
| Total for two | $2,909 |
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: Tucson to Mexico City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $747 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $687 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,004 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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 this trip.
- The currency is the Mexican peso, and there's a 1-hour time difference from Tucson.
- The outbound leaves Tucson at 4:57 PM on Nov 5 and lands in Mexico City at 9:57 AM on Nov 6, with one stop.
- Only Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380 offers free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
- Checked bags are about $160 for two and aren't in the $2,093 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you don't mind the travel day. The fare is $257 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the weather is mild. The catch is one stop and 16 hours out, with an overnight arrival at 9:57 AM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,093 all in: $1,494 for the flights and $515 for 5 nights at Suites Capri Reforma Ángel 380, plus its $84 property fee. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. We budgeted $900 for spending, which brings the total to $2,909.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport to fly from Tucson to Mexico City.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for Nov 5–10 are 74–78°F, with lows near 50°F and mostly overcast skies. Bring a layer for the evenings.
Is there a faster flight?
We also saw an American flight with one stop that takes 7h 52m, leaving at 2:21 PM and landing at 11:13 PM the same day. It's $817 per person, or $1,634 for two.
Is 5 nights enough?
For a first trip, yes. Five nights covers a day at Teotihuacán, a morning at the Anthropology Museum, Coyoacán and Xochimilco, and a few long dinners.
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