Mexico City, Mexico: trips from $363
Mexico City is one of the great food and museum capitals of the world, layered with Aztec ruins, colonial palaces and modernist architecture at an elevation that keeps the climate springlike year-round.
Trips to Mexico City from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$532 $363 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $169 (32%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$368 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$613 $449 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $164 (27%)
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$639 $478 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $161 (25%)
the typical fare on this route
$507 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$621 $575 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $46 (7%)
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$651 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$763 $728 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $35 (5%)
the typical fare on this route
$804 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Lowest fares to Mexico City by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $255 | 3 |
| Houston | $260 | 2 |
| Miami | $291 | 7 |
| Las Vegas | $292 | 15 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $293 | 8 |
| Chicago | $303 | 5 |
| Denver | $331 | 2 |
| Atlanta | $335 | 8 |
| Los Angeles | $342 | 6 |
| Nashville | $343 | 9 |
| Phoenix | $360 | 7 |
| Orlando | $362 | 7 |
| Detroit | $384 | 1 |
| Charlotte | $393 | 9 |
| Tampa | $398 | 9 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $402 | 2 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $405 | 8 |
| Minneapolis | $406 | 3 |
| Oklahoma City | $415 | 2 |
| El Paso | $418 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October, November: Día de Muertos: the big parade on Reforma falls in late October or the first days of November.
- March, April: Jacaranda trees turn the city purple.
- June, July, August, September: Rainy season brings short, heavy afternoon showers; mornings are usually clear.
Where to stay 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
- Lucha libre night at Arena México
- Trajinera boat with mariachis on the Xochimilco canals
- Tasting menu at Pujol or Quintonil, then late-night tacos al pastor at El Vilsito
Good to know
| Airports | Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, history, nightlife |
Mexico City in pictures
Questions about Mexico City
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
October, November, December, January, February, March and April.
Do US citizens need a passport for Mexico City?
Yes. Mexico City is in Mexico; bring a valid passport.
What is the cheapest flight to Mexico City right now?
Mexico City from Orlando, Nov 19–22, 2026, from $363 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Mexico City on the ground?
Mexico City is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.