Travelling from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP). Explore your options for taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to Leon Airport flight.
La Paz is one hour behind Mexico City. Leon Airport is located in La Paz, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Leon Airport (LAP), with 21 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEX to LAP is the 7:20am Aeromexico service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 6pm with Aeromexico.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to LAP.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Fly without interruptions from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Leon Airport with Aeromexico. This popular airline operates services from MEX.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aeromexico between MEX and LAP.
Aeromexico stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 89.26% of services arriving as scheduled.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Leon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX land on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Thinking of flying out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP) plane tickets are available from here.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Mexico City to LAP out of NLU. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the NLU to LAP route, VivaAerobus is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to LAP flight, treat yourself to a stay at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Leon Airport (LAP)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Leon Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LAP and turn in quicker:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of La Paz and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Leon Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP)
R 386 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Leon Airport. A return flight starts at R 598. These fares can change depending on availability.
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The best month for finding cheap Mexico City to Leon Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to La Paz. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Leon Airport (LAP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Mexico City to LAP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in La Paz, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Leon Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about La Paz
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in La Paz right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Leon Airport:
Your trip to La Paz isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures, Balandra Beach and Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
Los Mochis is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen La Paz. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of La Paz, Guasave is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Florida Park, Parque Por La Paz and Hernando de Villafañe Park.
