Flying from Mexico City to Paris: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Paris.
When it comes to arriving in Paris, step off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another major gateway to this city.
The average time for a direct Mexico City to Paris flight is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Paris is seven hours ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
With 22 flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Mexico City to Paris with Aeromexico at 11:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from MEX to CDG is with Air France at 23:05.
To ensure you board your Mexico City to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Paris
Book eight months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Paris flights.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Paris. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can get a direct flight from Mexico City to Paris departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Begin your trip at MEX and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a popular carrier that offers direct Mexico City to Paris plane tickets from MEX.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing Mexico City to Paris flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Mexico City to Paris flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Paris:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Paris is so much simpler when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and find adventure across Paris and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Paris flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. Following your flight from Mexico City to Paris, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in about 55 minutes.
After your flight from Mexico City to Paris, unwind at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at ORY can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Step off your flight from Mexico City to Paris and go directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your Mexico City to Paris flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar are dependable companies for booking.
If you're after a specific model or make, book your ride from BVA around three weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Paris. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Paris in January.
Before locking in your Mexico City to Paris tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Paris in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Paris, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Paris must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
