Travelling from Mexico City to Dallas: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Dallas.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the primary arrival point in Dallas.
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Mexico City to Dallas flight.
Dallas is one hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
With 45 weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Mexico City to Dallas with American Airlines at 05:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MEX to DFW is with American Airlines at 18:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Dallas flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can get a direct flight from Mexico City to Dallas taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your journey at MEX and touch down at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Well-known airlines that offer direct Mexico City to Dallas plane tickets from MEX include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Mexico City to Dallas flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
MEX is around 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Dallas? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Mexico City to Dallas flight, browse these options when heading out from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Kick back before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Dallas by checking in to a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Dallas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Follow your own route with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and chase adventure across Dallas and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
The centre of Dallas is about 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). After your flight from Mexico City to Dallas has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 50 minutes.
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from DAL three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Dallas. July is the busiest month to travel to Dallas. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Mexico City to Dallas tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Dallas around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
Start your Dallas 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 Dallas, check out our range of hotels including:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are a couple of major attractions to add to your Dallas must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Dallas has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a visit to Houston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
