Flying from Buenos Aires to Mexico City: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Step off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Buenos Aires.
To ensure you don't miss your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Mexico City
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Buenos Aires to Mexico City.
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Lock in a cheap Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City out of Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your trip at EZE and disembark at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Mexico City plane ticket with Aeromexico. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of EZE.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Mexico City:
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City, kick back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Settle in and unpack not long after your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from NLU one week in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Mexico City, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to Mexico City ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are leading attractions which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
