Travelling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is two hours ahead of Long Beach.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your LGB to Mexico City flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LGB to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
LGB is about 6 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near LGB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Long Beach Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from LGB reach their destination on time.
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Mexico City
R 4,274 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Mexico City flight. Return plane tickets start at R 9,478. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LGB to Mexico City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across the month and snap up an incredible deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGB to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find a cheap flight from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from LGB to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is located around 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your LGB to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, head to Mexico City in November.
Book a Long Beach Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGB to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Long Beach Airport to Mexico City, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Puebla is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.