Travelling from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport (TUL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when reserving your flight from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport (TUL).
The timezone in Tulsa is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Tulsa International Airport is located in Tulsa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to TUL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to TUL departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying 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 takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to TUL 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 have you a quick ride from check-in.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TUL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tulsa International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Thrifty or Payless and explore beyond Tulsa's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport flight.
The address for TUL is 7777 E. Apache.
Getting from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to central Tulsa
Central Tulsa is roughly 11 kilometres from Tulsa International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Right now, $526 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $623. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to TUL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Tulsa. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport (TUL), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to TUL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Tulsa, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tulsa
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Tulsa International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tulsa:
Black Wall Street and Philbrook Museum of Art are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Tulsa itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to BOK Centre.
Explore more of the United States
Oklahoma City is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Tulsa. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma Contemporary and Mission OKC.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Tulsa, Wichita is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museum of World Treasures, Steampunk Village and The Wichita Gardens.
