Flying from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from here.
3 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Mexico City is one hour ahead of Las Vegas. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
The most popular route is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LAS to MEX is the 12:30pm Aeromexico service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:58pm with Aeromexico.
To ensure you get on your flight from Las Vegas to MEX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You can find a direct flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport leaving from LAS. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico between LAS and MEX.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Las Vegas to MEX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
LAS is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) has a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAS make it to their destination as scheduled 82.07% of the time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Have a late flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MEX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Central Mexico City is roughly 6 kilometres from Benito Juarez International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
R 1,319 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport. Return flights start at R 3,959. These fares can change based on demand.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Las Vegas to MEX.
The best month for finding cheap Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Las Vegas to MEX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Benito Juarez International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 105 kilometres south-east to Puebla to tick off its leading sights. From Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla, your itinerary will be busy.
Morelia is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
