Flying from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX). Explore your options for leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
Take a direct Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Reynosa (where Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX), with 13 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MEX to REX is the 5:45am Aeromexico option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 4:15pm with Aeromexico.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to REX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to 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)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX) operate out of this terminal.
Aeromexico is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport leaving from MEX.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MEX and REX is Aeromexico.
Among carriers operating on this route, Aeromexico has the best record for on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Think about kicking off your journey from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Mexico City to REX leaving from NLU. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Viva Aerobus is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NLU to REX.
Viva Aerobus is the most reliable carrier flying from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport, with 70.42% of its services landing on time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
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76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport. City Express by Marriott Reynosa Aeropuerto and Casa pharr are comfortable options near REX.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX) to central Reynosa
Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Reynosa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX)
Currently, R 614 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,550. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to REX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport (REX). June is when most people travel to Reynosa. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in November.
Before locking in your Mexico City to REX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Reynosa, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Reynosa General Lucio Blanco Intl Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reynosa
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Your Reynosa trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include El Cristo de Reynosa., Malecón Reynosa and Casa Teatro Reynosa.
Explore more of Mexico
Reynosa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres west of Reynosa, a trip to Monterrey will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Van Gogh Expo Monterrey (The Immersive Experience), Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey and Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe.
Saltillo is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres west of Reynosa. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana, Plaza de Armas and Catedral Santiago Apóstol.
