Travelling from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flying out of Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
4 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Mexico City. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles.
With 60 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 6:30am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MEX to LAX is with Aeromexico at 8pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to LAX.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can be booked from here.
You'll have your choice of airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport leaving from MEX. Book your seat with one of these:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico from MEX to LAX.
American Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to LAX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
MEX is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) plane ticket out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether leaving from NLU works best for your plans.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Mexico City to LAX leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
On the NLU to LAX route, Viva Aerobus is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and LAX are:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
Relax before your Mexico City to LAX flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
76% of flights out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$143 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport. Return flights start at $315. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to LAX, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
December is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Mexico City to LAX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are major attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to check off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, head for Bakersfield, roughly 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
