Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City.
Mexico City is two hours ahead of Seattle, where Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route, with seven flights a week to pick from. You can travel from SEA to MEX at 07:20 with Aeromexico.
To avoid missing your SEA to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City tickets are available for booking. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will be where your journey ends.
Keep an eye out for offers from Aeromexico. This airline has direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from SEA to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
SEA is around 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SEA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mexico City
Rs32,598 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs94,174. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SEA to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from SEA to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from SEA to Mexico City can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your SEA to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexico City in November.
Lock in a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from SEA to Mexico City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
