Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX)

Latin America's busiest airport at 2,230 m altitude

Benito Juárez International is Mexico's busiest airport and one of Latin America's largest, located about 5 km east of central Mexico City. Two terminals connect by Aerotrén handle Aeroméxico's main hub plus extensive operations by VivaAerobus, Volaris and global legacies. Mexico City is also served by Felipe Ángeles (NLU) to the north and Toluca (TLC) to the west, all reachable by the MEX, NLU and TLC city codes.

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Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX)

Major carriers: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United, Delta, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa. Low-cost carriers: VivaAerobus, Volaris.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Mexico City?
Mexico City uses the metro code MEX for the system as a whole and three airport codes: MEX (Benito Juárez), NLU (Felipe Ángeles) and TLC (Toluca). Most international and Aeroméxico flights use MEX. The Flightmussy multi-airport filter searches all three at once.
Which airport in Mexico City should I choose?
MEX has by far the most flights and is closest to the centre. NLU is newer and farther north (about 50 km), used mostly by VivaAerobus and Volaris. TLC sits 65 km west and serves limited Volaris/VivaAerobus routes. Flightmussy compares all three together so you can spot price-vs-distance trade-offs.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MEX?
Late January, February and September typically deliver the softest fares from MEX. Easter, mid-July to mid-August and December are peak. The Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week across every carrier in a single free view, with no account required.
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Europe?
Yes. Aeroméxico, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines all run nonstop service from MEX to Madrid, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul and other European hubs. Flightmussy compares all of them on a free 12-month heatmap so you can pick the cheapest week.

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