Travelling from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA) heading out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Mexico City to Miami International Airport flight.
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Miami International Airport (MIA), with 50 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from MEX to MIA is the 12:05am Aeromexico service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 8:05pm with Aeromexico.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to MIA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport out of MEX include:
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to MIA.
American Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 82.32% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MIA that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEX and MIA include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport. Check out these connections between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and MIA:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Mexico City to MIA flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and explore Miami and beyond with your own wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Miami International Airport flight.
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Central Miami is around 10 kilometres from Miami International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
R 1,412 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Miami International Airport. Return flights start from R 1,326. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to MIA.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Mexico City to Miami International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport (MIA). July is when most people travel to Miami. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to MIA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Miami International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Miami
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Miami right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Miami International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Miami itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Cape Coral is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Miami. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC.
Port Saint Lucie is another essential stop in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Miami. No journey is complete without experiencing Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park.
