Travelling from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale.
Hop off the plane at Fort Lauderdale's major arrival point, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you don't miss your Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale
To pick up cheap Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MEX is around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX land at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Break up your Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Fort Lauderdale are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
NLU is around 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not include an extra night away at a hotel close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport? Before your flight from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale, think about staying at Verticca Hotel.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to FLL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and chase adventure across Fort Lauderdale and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale flight.
FLL is situated at 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Fort Lauderdale based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Fort Lauderdale, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Coconut Grove Residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Jungle Queen Riverboat are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No journey is complete without experiencing Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
