What percentage of New York to Mexico City flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.3% of flights from New York to Mexico City were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from New York to Mexico City?

The direct flight from New York to Mexico City typically takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 3365 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 9 hours and 31 minutes. This represents a substantial increase in travel time compared to direct options.

How often do New York to Mexico City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to Mexico City route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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New York to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Mexico City

Fares for flights from New York to Mexico City typically range from $415–$810, with a median price of $615. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from New York to Mexico City may require some flexibility or advance planning.

A typical journey from New York to Mexico City takes about 5h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the additional time involved in stopovers. Non-stop flights on this route typically take 5h 30m, while connecting itineraries have a median duration of 11h 50m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Mexico City? The data indicates that the most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $278, followed by January at $295, and February at $306. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Mexico City connect at least once, with only 15.3% of recent fares being direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should generally expect to make at least one connection when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from New York to Mexico City

Regular price: $351 - $812

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Mexico City is $351 to $812. The current lowest deal is $288 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 2-Oct 19.

now $288

Low $351

High $812

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MEX is January, with a median price of $294. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1058. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $294

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,058

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Mexico City

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$483

$314

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$542

$326

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$668

$368

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$666

$395

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$585

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$477

$303

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Mexico City

7 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 27

$679 → $343

49%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$645 → $313

51%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$623 → $294

53%

4 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 8

$683 → $354

48%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City

New York - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to MEX are $288, below the typical level of $615.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $278.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

The typical direct flight from New York to Mexico City takes 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15.3% of recent flights from New York to Mexico City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico has offered direct flights from New York to Mexico City recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from New York to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights to Mexico City from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an alternative New York departure airport for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$380

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is a departure option for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$443

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another convenient New York departure airport for Mexico City flights.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Mexico City.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$327

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic to Mexico City.

📍 ~60 km from Mexico City (ground transport can be slow during peak hours).

💸 Flights from ~$326

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Mexico City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $503. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $562, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $644. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging around $680.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $415 or less is considered a good deal for a flight from New York to Mexico City. The median price for this route was $615. Prices typically ranged up to $810 for the upper quartile of fares observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City, with a median price of $278. January and February also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $295 and $306, respectively. These months were considerably lower than the annual median price of $615 for this route.

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New York to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from New York to Mexico City

Regular price: $351 - $812

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Mexico City is $351 to $812. The current lowest deal is $288 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 2-Oct 19.

now $288

Low $351

High $812

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Mexico City

January

Cheapest

Flights from $294

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,058

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Mexico City

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$483

$314

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$542

$326

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$668

$368

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$666

$395

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$585

$358

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (NLU)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$477

$303

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Mexico City

7 nights

Feb 20 - Feb 27

$679 → $343

49%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$645 → $313

51%

1 night

Dec 2 - Dec 3

$623 → $294

53%

4 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 8

$683 → $354

48%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City

New York - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to MEX are $288, below the typical level of $615.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $278.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m

The typical direct flight from New York to Mexico City takes 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15.3% of recent flights from New York to Mexico City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico has offered direct flights from New York to Mexico City recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from New York to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights to Mexico City from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an alternative New York departure airport for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$380

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is a departure option for flights to Mexico City.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$443

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another convenient New York departure airport for Mexico City flights.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$367

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Mexico City.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$327

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic to Mexico City.

Mexico City, Mexico

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$1,321

$865

Save $456

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Cheap Flights from New York to Mexico City

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Mexico City

New York to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from New York to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Mexico City

Direct flights from New York to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City

New York - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Connecting flights are more common

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

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Oct 20

Oct 05

Oct 14

Oct 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Mexico City?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Mexico City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City?

What percentage of New York to Mexico City flights are direct?

How long is the flight from New York to Mexico City?

How often do New York to Mexico City flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Mexico City from other cities

New York to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from New York to Mexico City

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Mexico City

Direct flights from New York to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Mexico City

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City

New York - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 30m

Connecting flights are more common

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

New York main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Oct 07

Oct 20

Oct 05

Oct 14

Oct 17

Oct 11

Oct 10

Oct 24

Oct 09

Oct 17

Oct 08

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Mexico City?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Mexico City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City?