Flying from Mexico City to Vancouver: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the two main airports in Mexico City.
Vancouver has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average duration of a direct flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is 6 hours 1 minute. Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 30 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is with Aeromexico at 17:35. Choose the first MEX to YVR departure with Aeromexico at 01:10 to maximise your time in Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You will need a visa for Canada if you hold a passport from Mexico and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Mexico City to Vancouver, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can reserve a direct flight from Mexico City to Vancouver taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Begin your journey at MEX and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Aeromexico is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Vancouver taking off from MEX.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Mexico City to Vancouver with a stopover. To see the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, check out these options when taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is much simpler when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Consider checking in to Villa Granada the night before you fly out.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It'll take around 33 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
Travelling by public transport will take around 16 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Vancouver is 136 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 244 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to Vancouver in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
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