Flying from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) departing from here.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is 2 hours behind San Juan. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from San Juan to MEX, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from San Juan to MEX leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
SJU is about 8 kilometres from central San Juan. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It typically takes 57 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Lock in a one-way ticket from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport from 117 € or travel return from just 317 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from San Juan to MEX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from San Juan to MEX for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
After locking in your flight from San Juan to Benito Juarez International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
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