Flying from Melbourne to Mexico City: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Mexico City taking off from here.
Touch down in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Mexico City 17 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Melbourne to Mexico City flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mexico City
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Mexico City flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Mexico City across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Melbourne to Mexico City.
Lock in a cheap Melbourne to Mexico City flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Melbourne to Mexico City flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is located around 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable accommodation options within an easy drive of NLU. Ease into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Melbourne to Mexico City flight.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Mexico City. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Mexico City in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
