Cheap flights from New York to Mexico City from $268

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MEX
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in June or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 March 2026.

Sat 5/906:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop8h 55m
Volaris
Wed 9/916:35
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 25m
Volaris
Deal found 16/3$642
Fri 22/506:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop8h 55m
Volaris
Fri 5/616:35
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 25m
Volaris
Deal found 18/3$645
Fri 18/906:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop8h 55m
Volaris
Mon 21/916:35
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 25m
Volaris
Deal found 16/3$647
Sat 30/506:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop8h 55m
Volaris
Sat 6/616:35
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 25m
Volaris
Deal found 18/3$651
Sat 31/1006:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Sat 7/1116:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 16/3$652
Wed 18/1106:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop10h 15m
Volaris
Sun 22/1116:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 16/3$658
Fri 11/906:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Mon 14/916:35
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 25m
Volaris
Deal found 17/3$663
Fri 28/806:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Tue 1/919:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop7h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 18/3$665
Thu 7/506:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Wed 13/519:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop7h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 19/3$666
Fri 16/1006:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Thu 5/1116:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 16/3$671
Tue 14/407:10
LGA
-
MEX
1 stop18h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 29/405:00
MEX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/3$671
Tue 8/906:30
EWR
-
MEX
1 stop11h 15m
Volaris
Sat 12/919:45
MEX
-
EWR
1 stop7h 15m
Volaris
Deal found 19/3$672

Find flight deals from New York to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$642

One-way from

$268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$757

Good round-trip deal

$644 or less
Volaris
  • Volaris
  • 5/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • New York to Mexico City
3/6
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 46m total
  • New York to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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Depart

Return

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Cheapest return flight

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/4

06:00-13:55

1 stop9h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 13/4

06:55-18:59

1 stop10h 04m

$822

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 14/5

13:59-21:50

1 stop9h 51m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 18/5

06:55-18:59

1 stop10h 04m

$822

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

06:00-11:45

1 stop7h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 13/4

06:55-18:59

1 stop10h 04m

$822

NewarkMexico City

EWR - MEX

EWRMEX

Newark

Mon 6/4

15:07-20:15

1 stop7h 08m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 16/4

12:50-19:57

Nonstop5h 07m

$850

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

06:00-11:30

1 stop7h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 9/4

11:30-21:42

1 stop8h 12m

$882

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 31/3

13:59-19:45

1 stop7h 46m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/4

10:45-21:10

1 stop8h 25m

$906

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

06:00-11:30

1 stop7h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 7/4

09:50-20:52

1 stop9h 02m

$906

NewarkMexico City

EWR - MEX

EWRMEX

Newark

Thu 4/6

15:17-18:45

Nonstop5h 28m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/6

07:10-14:15

Nonstop5h 05m

$935
Fastest return journey

NewarkMexico City

EWR - MEX

EWRMEX

Newark

Mon 24/8

08:01-11:05

Nonstop5h 04m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 31/8

15:00-22:00

Nonstop5h 00m

$935

New YorkMexico City

LGA - MEX

LGAMEX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

13:55-21:55

1 stop10h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/4

11:30-22:43

1 stop9h 13m

$935

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Mexico City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Mexico City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Mexico City (average of $281). Flying from New York to Mexico City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Mexico City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Mexico City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 March 2026.

The most flights from NYC to MEX are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Mexico City?

How often are flights from New York to Mexico City delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Mexico City flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Mexico City flights?

Over the past year, Aeromexico have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mexico City from New York?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Mexico City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Benito Juarez from New York; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Mexico City airport from New York. It is only a 8.9 km journey from Benito Juarez (MEX) to Mexico City’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Mexico City?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Mexico City in 7h 08m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3341 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Mexico City?

    Before booking your flight to Mexico City from New York, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Scandinavian Airlines (87%), EL AL (87%), Qatar Airways( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City?

    On average you can expect to pay $759 for a flight from New York to Mexico City. The cheapest flight overall is $643 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Mexico City Benito Juarez) is currently priced at $789.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Mexico City (average of $281). Flying from New York to Mexico City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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