Travelling from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is Mexico City's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) taking off from here.
The average time for a direct Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights a week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is the most popular route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 12:45pm departure from MEX to DTW.
Your flight from Mexico City to DTW 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 for international travel.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be booked from this terminal.
Delta Air Lines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing from MEX.
Delta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEX to DTW.
Delta ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 83.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to DTW departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here's where you can connect between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and DTW:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to DTW flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DTW:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is around 32 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $332. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $483. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to DTW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Mexico City to DTW.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
January is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Detroit based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to DTW plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Detroit
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Detroit:
Your trip to Detroit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south of Detroit, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Cleveland is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. No trip is complete without visiting Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
