Flying from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind San Juan.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. You can select from 4 direct services every week between SJU and MEX.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from San Juan to MEX.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Take the express route from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Nonstop flights from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) are available from here.
When departing from SJU, you can take a direct flight from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport with Aeromexico.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Aeromexico from SJU to MEX.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Juan to MEX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
SJU is about 11 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
81% of flights leaving Luis Munoz Marin International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SJU.
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Currently, R 2,657 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,514. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Juan to MEX if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Mexico City. September is when most people book flights from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a San Juan to MEX plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from San Juan to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are highlights which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 105 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Morelia is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct.