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 Sao Paulo

Cheap Flights to Mexico City
from Sao Paulo

Median: R$‍4,987 round-tripBest month: MayLatin America

At a glance

Sao Paulo → Mexico City

Round-trip: R$‍4,987

Daily budget: R$‍348

Best month: May (44% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Mexico City from Sao Paulo

Average round-trip prices by month from Sao Paulo (GRU)

$1136

Jan

$1037

Feb

$938

Mar

$839

Apr

$810

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May

$1037

Jun

$1086

Jul

$968

Aug

$810

Sep

$839

Oct

$909

Nov

$1165

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 Sao Paulo: Median round-trip is R$‍4,987. 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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