Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City.
Mexico City is one hour ahead of Salt Lake City, where Salt Lake City International Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take your pick of seven services every week between these two airports. Delta Air Lines offers a 09:30 departure between SLC and MEX.
Leave plenty of time to get on your SLC to Mexico City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City ticket. Start your trip at SLC and end it at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from SLC to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
SLC is about 8 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SLC:
Salt Lake City International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from SLC arrive at their destination on time.
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Mexico City
R 1,538 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 4,899. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from SLC to Mexico City by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SLC to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Booking your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from SLC to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). After your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Check in here after your SLC to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City. September is the most popular month for a trip to Mexico City. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in November.
Book a Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Mexico City, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its top attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.