Flying from Mexico City to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Disembark at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
The average duration of a direct Mexico City to Las Vegas flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Las Vegas is one hour behind Mexico City and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). You can select from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MEX to LAS is the 08:05 VivaAerobus option. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 19:35 with Aeromexico.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Mexico City to Las Vegas flight.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Las Vegas flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Las Vegas is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're after a direct flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas, you can leave from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Fly from MEX to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) in one seamless trip.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Mexico City to Las Vegas plane tickets out of MEX. Book your seat with one of these:
We make it a breeze to find a Mexico City to Las Vegas flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Think about adding a stop at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). It's a key stopover on a Mexico City to Las Vegas flight departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Use a longer layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Pick up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and discover Las Vegas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas. October is the most popular month for a trip to Las Vegas. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to Las Vegas ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Las Vegas around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Las Vegas right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Las Vegas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are major attractions which should feature on any good Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Phoenix, about 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.