Travelling from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport (ELP): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Mexico City and El Paso (where El Paso International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
For a stress-free 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 board your flight from Mexico City to ELP.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ELP. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to ELP flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
67.58% of flights out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About El Paso International Airport (ELP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ELP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an El Paso International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of El Paso and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to El Paso International Airport flight.
The address for ELP is 6701 Convair Dr..
Getting from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to central El Paso
El Paso International Airport to central El Paso is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
R 3,168 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport. A return flight starts from R 5,735. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to ELP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Mexico City to El Paso International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to ELP.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport (ELP), while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to El Paso based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Mexico City to ELP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. June is the warmest month in El Paso, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about El Paso
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to El Paso International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring El Paso:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Chapoteo Water Park are major attractions which should feature on any good El Paso itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen El Paso, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Roswell to tick off its popular sights. From Spaceport Park to Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Alamogordo is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 129 kilometres north of El Paso. No trip is complete without experiencing Alameda Park Zoo, Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Alamogordo Historic Downtown.
