Flying from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ).
Albuquerque (where Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to ABQ.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Mexico City to ABQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and ABQ include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to ABQ flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near ABQ and hit the pillow fast:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Albuquerque and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Getting from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
From Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, central Albuquerque is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is R 4,743. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,257. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to ABQ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
October is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ). Visit Albuquerque in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Mexico City to ABQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Albuquerque to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Albuquerque
Start your Albuquerque trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Petroglyph National Monument and Balloon Fiesta Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Albuquerque to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Albuquerque Old Town.
Explore more of the United States
Albuquerque will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of Albuquerque, a trip to Roswell will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Farmington, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Albuquerque. Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture are among the biggest draws.
