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 · from Monterrey

Cheap Flights to Mexico City
from Monterrey

Median: MX$‍1,830 round-tripBest month: MayLatin America

At a glance

Monterrey → Mexico City

Round-trip: MX$‍1,830

Daily budget: MX$‍1,180

Best month: May (44% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Mexico City from Monterrey

Average round-trip prices by month from Monterrey (MTY)

$123

Jan

$112

Feb

$102

Mar

$91

Apr

$88

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May

$112

Jun

$118

Jul

$105

Aug

$88

Sep

$91

Oct

$98

Nov

$126

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Mexico City budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)MX$‍342/day

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Local transportMX$‍274/day

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FoodMX$‍462/day

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DrinksMX$‍34/day

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ActivitiesMX$‍68/day

Total · 30 daysMX$‍‌35,397

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

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrMX$‍821/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrMX$‍1,539/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrMX$‍2,839+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Monterrey: Median round-trip is MX$‍1,830. Book in May to save 44%.

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.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	180 days	No
CA	visa_free	180 days	No
PT	visa_free	180 days	No
AL	visa_required	None days	No
GT	visa_required	None days	No
HK	visa_free	180 days	No
TR	eta	None days	No
TW	visa_required	None days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No

Common Questions

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