Travelling from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is one hour behind New York, where New York LaGuardia Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your LGA to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LGA to Mexico City with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central New York to LGA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near LGA? If you're boarding an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
69% of flights departing from New York LaGuardia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Mexico City
R 3,047 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,573. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from LGA to Mexico City, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from LGA to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Once your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours or so.
Relax and unpack not long after your LGA to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are major attractions which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Puebla is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No journey is complete without visiting Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.