Flying from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
5 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York.
With 39 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:20am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from MEX to JFK is with Aeromexico at 11:30pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to JFK. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Go straight to your destination from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) operate from here.
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leaving from MEX. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico from MEX to JFK.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to JFK leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) plane ticket with departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether departing from NLU makes the most sense for you.
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to JFK with VivaAerobus. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of NLU.
Viva Aerobus has the largest share of bookings on the NLU to JFK route.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Kick back before your Mexico City to JFK flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Reserve a hotel close to JFK if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
Central New York is around 24 kilometres from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
R 1,868 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Return flights start at R 4,380. These prices can change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Mexico City to JFK by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Visit New York in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to JFK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring New York.
Explore more of the United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No trip is complete without seeing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.











