Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Guadalajara.
Flights from GDL to MEX start at 05:35 — the earliest with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 23:52 with Volaris. Overall, there are 422 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
Your GDL to MEX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, so getting to Mexico City (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to MEX flights. An impressive 87.28% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GDL and MEX:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Veracruz International Airport
Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight is R 350. A return plane ticket right now is R 672. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to MEX.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of the flights that depart from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GDL. Whether you have an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Mexico City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from GDL to MEX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
