Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Kansas City, where Kansas City International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from MCI to Mexico City. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from MCI to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You don't need a visa for Mexico if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Kansas City, MCI can be reached in about 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MCI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Mexico City
149 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 309 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCI to Mexico City, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 57 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from MCI to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, head for Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City for April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from MCI to Mexico City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are top sights which should be on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
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