Can I fly direct from São Paulo to Mexico City?

Direct flights from São Paulo to Mexico City are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 8.9% of all flights on this route. For flights with layovers, travelers typically encounter two stopovers. This data reflects observations over a trailing 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City?

The direct flight from São Paulo to Mexico City typically takes about 9 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 7433 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 13 hours and 40 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from São Paulo to Mexico City?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City with a layover. The median price for connecting flights was $524, whereas direct flights had a median price of $869. This represents a premium of approximately 66% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for about 7.1% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days.

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São Paulo to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

For travelers looking for cheap flights from São Paulo to Mexico City, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $371. Other cost-effective options include March at $420 and May at $497. These months offer the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

Fares for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City typically range from $405–$955, with a median price of $552. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are available but may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When flying from São Paulo to Mexico City, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 8.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from São Paulo to Mexico City. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which is important to consider for overall travel time.

A typical journey from São Paulo to Mexico City, including connections, takes approximately 20h 55m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The distance between São Paulo and Mexico City is approximately 7,433 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves longer flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Mexico City

Regular price: $540 - $3,103

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City.

The regular price range for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City is between $540 and $3103. The current lowest deal is $449 with Maersk Air for travel from Aug 14-Aug 26.

now $449

Low $540

High $3,103

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Mexico City is September, with a median price of $371. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1050. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $371

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,050

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Mexico City

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (MEX)

Copa Airlines

$772

$555

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$625

$452

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$623

$452

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$657

$537

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$652

$540

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (MEX)

Copa Airlines

$779

$555

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$710 → $449

37%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$725 → $470

35%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$703 → $449

36%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$744 → $502

33%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City

São Paulo - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from São Paulo to Mexico City are below the typical level at $449.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $371

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City, at $371.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 20h 55m

The median flight time from São Paulo to Mexico City is 20 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico offers direct flights from São Paulo to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City are frequent, appearing often.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport offers flights to Mexico City, with prices from $462.

📍 ~20 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$462

São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH)

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is an alternative for flights to Mexico City, with prices from $803.

📍 ~10 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$803

Viracopos International (VCP)

Viracopos International Airport is another option for flights to Mexico City, with prices from $813.

📍 ~90 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$813

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City.

📍 ~10 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$462

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International is a useful alternative arrival airport, specifically designed to handle overflow from MEX.

📍 ~50 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$550

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $514. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $651, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $827. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from São Paulo to Mexico City is considered to be $405 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $552. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $955 or less. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold for potential savings.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City, with a median price of $371. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $420. In contrast, May has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $497, compared to the annual median of $552. These trends are based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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São Paulo to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Mexico City

Regular price: $540 - $3,103

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City.

The regular price range for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City is between $540 and $3103. The current lowest deal is $449 with Maersk Air for travel from Aug 14-Aug 26.

now $449

Low $540

High $3,103

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City

September

Cheapest

Flights from $371

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,050

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Mexico City

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (MEX)

Copa Airlines

$772

$555

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$625

$452

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$623

$452

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$657

$537

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (NLU)

Maersk Air

$652

$540

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

GRU - Mexico City

São Paulo (GRU) - Mexico City (MEX)

Copa Airlines

$779

$555

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Mexico City

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$710 → $449

37%

3 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 17

$725 → $470

35%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$703 → $449

36%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$744 → $502

33%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Mexico City