Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC two hours ahead of Mexico City.
Each week, there are 36 Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 08:05 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 09:40 with United Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MEX to IAD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Washington DC (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with Aeromexico. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aeromexico.
With an impressive 88.52% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time record for MEX to IAD flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEX and IAD:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
San Antonio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
R 4,317 is the best price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,655. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from MEX to IAD by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEX to IAD.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
To get to Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel near IAD if you're catching a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and find adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
