Flying from Cincinnati to Mexico City: what you need to know
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is Cincinnati's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Cincinnati to Mexico City leaving from here.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's primary gateways.
Mexico City is two hours behind Cincinnati and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Cincinnati to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Mexico City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Cincinnati to Mexico City flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Cincinnati to Mexico City.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' Cincinnati to Mexico City flights.
Flying from Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Cincinnati to Mexico City flights departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
CVG is about 193 kilometres from central Cincinnati. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, 77.0% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Cincinnati to Mexico City. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cincinnati to Mexico City, it'll take you approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find a few comfortable accommodation options just a short drive from NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Cincinnati to Mexico City flight.
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Cincinnati to Mexico City, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Cincinnati to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Cincinnati to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key reasons to visit.
