Travelling from Mexico City to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia flying out of Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll be arriving in Philadelphia.
The average duration of a direct Mexico City to Philadelphia flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia with Aeromexico at 13:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from MEX to PHL is with Aeromexico at 13:35.
To ensure you get on your Mexico City to Philadelphia 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'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Depart from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) on a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia. From MEX, you can fly straight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that offers direct Mexico City to Philadelphia plane tickets leaving from MEX.
We make it easy to find a Mexico City to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Consider adding a stop at Cancun Airport (CUN). It's a popular stopover on a Mexico City to Philadelphia flight out of Felipe Angeles International Airport. Use a long layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport the day before your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia:
76% of flights out of Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near PHL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget to explore Philadelphia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 48 kilometres from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TTN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi lines. Pick up a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will help you stay within budget.
The address for Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia. August is the busiest month for a trip to Philadelphia. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Mexico City to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are essential stops on your Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.