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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 15.3% of flights from New York to Mexico City were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

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 longer duration, averaging 9 hours and 31 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct routes.

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 lower fares. This trend has been observed across a 30-day period.

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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 of $615. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 7% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings may arise frequently.

When considering cheap flights from New York to Mexico City, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $278. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $295, and February presents a median of $306. These months represent the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

A typical journey from New York to Mexico City takes approximately 5h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the total travel time. For connecting itineraries specifically, the median travel time is 11h 50m, while direct flights from New York to Mexico City, though less common, typically take 5h 30m.

The route from New York to Mexico City covers a distance of 3365 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance means you can expect a flight that is neither extremely short nor a very long international trip.

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

Regular price: $481 - $1,215

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Mexico City is $481 to $1215. The current lowest deal is $294 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $294

Low $481

High $1,215

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Mexico City

New York (EWR) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$751

$406

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$404

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$697

$446

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$617

$350

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Mexico City

New York (EWR) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$403

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$416

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$815 → $396

51%

2 nights

Dec 29 - Dec 31

$826 → $409

50%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$791 → $387

51%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$816 → $418

49%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City

New York - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Mexico City are below the typical level, with deals around $294.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $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 dominant

Only 15.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered 1 direct flight deal from New York to Mexico City recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Mexico City appear frequently, about every 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Mexico City, with prices from $249.

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

💸 Flights from ~$249

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Mexico City, with prices from $384.

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

💸 Flights from ~$384

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Mexico City, with prices from $427.

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

💸 Flights from ~$427

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Mexico City, with prices from $301.

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

💸 Flights from ~$301

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from New York to Mexico City.

📍 ~21 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is the closest alternative to Mexico City, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic.

📍 ~60 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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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 typically saw higher prices, averaging $562. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also resulted in higher average prices, around $680, across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New York to Mexico City is considered to be $415 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $615. Prices typically ranged up to $810 for the higher end of observations.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Mexico City include April, with a median price of $278, and January, with a median price of $295. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $306. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $615 observed over a 270-day period.

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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: $481 - $1,215

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Mexico City is $481 to $1215. The current lowest deal is $294 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Aug 24-Aug 26.

now $294

Low $481

High $1,215

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Mexico City

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Mexico City

New York (EWR) - Mexico City (MEX)

Volaris

$751

$406

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$404

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$697

$446

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$617

$350

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Mexico City

New York (EWR) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$403

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Mexico City

New York (JFK) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$645

$416

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$815 → $396

51%

2 nights

Dec 29 - Dec 31

$826 → $409

50%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$791 → $387

51%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$816 → $418

49%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Mexico City