Flying from San Juan to Mexico City: what you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Mexico City jetting off from here.
Arrive in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind San Juan.
To ensure you don't miss your San Juan to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Mexico City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap San Juan to Mexico City flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from San Juan to Mexico City across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from San Juan to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your San Juan to Mexico City flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
We make it easy to book a San Juan to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Located around 6 kilometres from central San Juan, SJU can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Juan to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, data shows 73.65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from San Juan to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from San Juan to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some welcoming places to lay your head within a quick drive of NLU. Ease into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your San Juan to Mexico City flight.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, visit Mexico City in April.
Book a San Juan to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from San Juan to Mexico City:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, about 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key highlights.
