Flying from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Charleston is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from Mexico City to CHS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
In high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to CHS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to CHS flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CHS:
Grab a Charleston International Airport rental car and discover Charleston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Charleston. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
At the moment, $428 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $453. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to CHS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Charleston International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Visit Charleston in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Mexico City to CHS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charleston
Start your Charleston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Charleston won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Downtown Charleston, French Quarter District and International African American Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Charleston, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Fayetteville is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Charleston. No trip is complete without a visit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum.
