Travelling from Las Vegas to Mexico City: what you need to know
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City leaving from here.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's major entry points.
The average length of a direct Las Vegas to Mexico City flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Mexico City one hour ahead of Las Vegas.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 21 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City is with Aeromexico at 23:44. Opt for the first LAS to MEX departure with VivaAerobus at 12:10 to fit in more activities on your first day in Mexico City.
Leave enough time to make your Las Vegas to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like October or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of international departures is a smart idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Mexico City
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Mexico City is Rs22,695. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs59,985. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap Las Vegas to Mexico City flights, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Mexico City is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Depart from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) on a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City. From LAS, you can fly directly into Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Popular carriers that offer direct Las Vegas to Mexico City plane tickets departing from LAS include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Las Vegas to Mexico City flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAS arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.07% of the time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City. July is the most popular month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Las Vegas to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
