.png)
Flying from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
With 54 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 6:30am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from MEX to LAX is with Volaris at 8:30pm.
Your flight from Mexico City to LAX won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are available from here.
Direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport are offered by a variety of airlines at MEX. Select your seat on any of these:
The top choice among passengers flying between MEX and LAX is Aeromexico.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Mexico City to LAX with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEX and LAX include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport. Check out these connections between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and LAX:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to LAX flight is much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Go where the road takes you with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles is roughly 19 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport is R 2,094. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,507. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Mexico City to LAX by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Mexico City to LAX.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
When booking your Mexico City to LAX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Los Angeles when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Hollywood Sign followed by Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
