Flying from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM). Explore the options for setting 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 Federal Airport flight.
Federal Airport is located in Los Mochis. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Federal Airport (LMM) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 5:50pm. Go for the first MEX to LMM departure with Aeromexico at 5:50am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Mexico City to LMM.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Go straight to your destination from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport with Aeromexico. This popular airline offers services from MEX.
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to LMM.
With 75.51% of services arriving as scheduled, Aeromexico is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to LMM flight is easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Federal Airport (LMM)
Consider staying at FINCA LUZ DEL MAR after touching down from your flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport. It's not too far from LMM and a great option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Federal Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Thrifty and find adventure across Los Mochis and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Federal Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Federal Airport is R 744. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,592. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to LMM, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Mexico City to Federal Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport (LMM). July is the busiest month to travel to Los Mochis. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Los Mochis is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to LMM plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Federal Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Los Mochis
Start your Los Mochis trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Federal Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Los Mochis when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Prado del Sur Park followed by Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Los Mochis. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park, paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park.
Ciudad Obregon is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Los Mochis. No trip is complete without dropping by Templo Nuestra Señora de Fatima, Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and LA PALMA Park.
