Flying from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
4 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). There are 7 direct services each week. Delta Air Lines operates a 12:45pm departure between MEX and DTW.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to DTW. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to DTW.
Delta Air Lines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to DTW that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and DTW include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, browse these options when departing from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to DTW flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is roughly 29 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is ₹ 19,772. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 29,588. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to DTW, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Detroit based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to DTW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Detroit:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Detroit when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Motown Museum followed by The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Detroit, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit. No journey is complete without dropping by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
