Flying from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
2 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight.
Dallas is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 5:40pm. Choose the first MEX to DFW departure operated by American Airlines at 5am if getting there sooner works for you.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Mexico City to DFW.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Get there in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are available from here.
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport leaving from MEX. Book your ticket with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and DFW is American Airlines.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 81.97% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and DFW:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to DFW flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Rs27,678 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Return flights start at Rs59,105. These prices may change based on demand.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to DFW.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). July is the peak month for travel to Dallas. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
When booking your Mexico City to DFW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are essential stops on your Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dallas. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Shreveport, about 306 kilometres east of Dallas. Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Lincoln Park are among its highlights.
