Flying from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): What you need to know
Mexico City's main base, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport flight.
San Juan is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is located in San Juan, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). There are 4 direct services every week.
Your flight from Mexico City to SJU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a popular month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport with Aeromexico. This popular carrier operates services from MEX.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to SJU.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to SJU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Check out these connections between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and SJU:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
NLU is about 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to SJU flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SJU and turn in quicker:
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Getting from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
From Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, central San Juan is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is R 1,722. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,141. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to SJU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Mexico City to SJU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). March is the most popular month to visit San Juan. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Lock in a Mexico City to SJU plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Juan to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in February when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about San Juan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
Balneario El Escambron and Esperanza Beach are just the start of the major attractions to add to your San Juan must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Escambron Green.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've visited San Juan, now it's time to discover more of Puerto Rico. Journey around 121 kilometres west to Aguadilla to check off its top sights. From Silla Aguadilla to Bridges Surf Beach and Playa Rompe Olas, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 105 kilometres west of San Juan, Isabela is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Playa montones, Shore Island Beach and Guajataca Forest Reserve.
