Flying from Sacramento to Mexico City: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Mexico City taking off from here.
Step off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Sacramento to Mexico City flight.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Sacramento.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are three flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Sacramento to Mexico City is with Volaris at 21:32. Go for the first SMF to MEX departure with Volaris at 20:32 to maximise your time in Mexico City.
Give yourself enough time to make your Sacramento to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Mexico City
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The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Mexico City is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Sacramento to Mexico City, you can depart from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Fly from SMF to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) without any stops.
Look out for promotions with Volaris. This airline offers direct Sacramento to Mexico City plane tickets from SMF.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sacramento to Mexico City flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sacramento International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
SMF is around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Mexico City off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SMF land on schedule 82.15% of the time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sacramento to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Hit the road running 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 usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Sacramento to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from Sacramento to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
When booking your Sacramento to Mexico City tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sacramento to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Mexico City, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.