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 Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights to Mexico City
from Rio de Janeiro

Median: R$‍3,758 round-tripBest month: MayLatin America

At a glance

Rio de Janeiro → Mexico City

Round-trip: R$‍3,758

Daily budget: R$‍348

Best month: May (44% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Mexico City from Rio de Janeiro

Average round-trip prices by month from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

$856

Jan

$781

Feb

$707

Mar

$633

Apr

$610

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May

$781

Jun

$819

Jul

$729

Aug

$610

Sep

$633

Oct

$685

Nov

$878

Dec

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Daily Budget

30-day Mexico City budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)R$‍101/day

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Local transportR$‍81/day

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FoodR$‍136/day

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DrinksR$‍10/day

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ActivitiesR$‍20/day

Total · 30 daysR$‍‌10,454

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

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrR$‍242/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrR$‍455/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrR$‍838+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Rio de Janeiro: Median round-trip is R$‍3,758. 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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