What's the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

Brokepackr's data shows September-November offer the lowest fares to Mexico City — 20-25% below peak. CDMX is one of the cheapest capital cities to fly to from anywhere in the US.

How much does 30 days in Mexico City cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,400-1,800 USD for 30 days in Mexico City. Tacos al pastor for $0.50 and $15/night dorms keep costs manageable in one of the world's great cities.

How do I get around Mexico City on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends the Metro ($0.25/ride) and Metrobus ($0.30/ride) — both are extensive and safe during daytime. For late nights, Uber is affordable and widely available.

Brokepackr · Flights · Mexico City

Flights to Mexico City: Budget Guide

Cheapest from $‍99 round-trip

Daily Budget

30-day Mexico City budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)$‍20/day

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Local transport$‍16/day

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Food$‍27/day

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Drinks$‍2/day

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Activities$‍4/day

Total · 30 days$‍‌2,070

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr$‍48/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr$‍90/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr$‍166+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Flights · 26 origins

Flights to Mexico City from your city

OriginAirlineRound-trip from

GuadalajaraGDLOften under $100 one-way

AeroMéxico$‍99Details →

MonterreyMTYOften under $100 one-way

AeroMéxico$‍107Details →

CancunCUNOften under $100 one-way

AeroMéxico$‍185Details →

ChicagoORD

—$‍205Details →

Los AngelesLAX

Volaris$‍393Details →

BogotaBOG

VivaAerobus$‍416Details →

TorontoYYZ

AeroMéxico$‍491Details →

VancouverYVR

Flair Airlines$‍509Details →

LimaLIM

Arajet$‍536Details →

MontrealYUL

AeroMéxico$‍539Details →

From Guadalajara: $‍99 →From Monterrey: $‍107 →From Cancun: $‍185 →From Chicago: $‍205 →

Seasonality

When to fly to Mexico City

Average round-trip prices by month from all tracked origins

Seasonality data is not yet available for this destination.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

MEX

Benito Juarez International

Mexico City · Largest hub in Latin America — cheapest fares from anywhere in the Americas

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into MEX (Benito Juarez International) for the widest international connections to Mexico City.

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