Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Every week, there are 30 Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 00:15 Aeromexico flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:31 with Aeromexico.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your YVR to MEX flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Mexico City (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Canada.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for YVR to MEX flights, with 80.68% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight is R 2,282. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,867. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to MEX.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from YVR to MEX.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're landing on a late Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America to explore Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to MEX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Mexico, consider Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are among the biggest draws.