Cheap Flights from New York to Mexico City from $144

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from New York to Mexico City (NYC-MEX)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as $144 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to MEX on Wed, Jul 1), while Viva offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $290 departing on Wed, Jul 8 and returning on Sat, Jul 11.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Mexico City?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Mexico City with the following airlines, including: Aeromexico American Airlines Viva Volaris Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to Mexico City (MEX) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 5 hours 44 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Mexico City (MEX).

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to Mexico City?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Mexico City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to Mexico City?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from New York to Mexico City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2995 (09:39) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1063 (08:33)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to Mexico City?

  To find best deals on flights from New York to Mexico City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 1, with one-way flights priced at just $144.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mexico City travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Mexico City (MEX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to Mexico City is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Mexico City on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Mexico City on June 15, 2026 with Volaris, with prices starting at $311.

• Which airports can I fly to for Mexico City from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mexico City, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mexico City International Airport (JFK-MEX) is by far the most common option on this route: Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).

• Is there any time difference between New York and Mexico City?

  The time difference between Mexico City and New York is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to Mexico City?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.