Flying from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Take off on a direct Mexico City to Orlando International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with 28 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from MEX to MCO is the 6:40am Aeromexico option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 5:40pm with Aeromexico.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Mexico City to MCO.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of 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)
Get there in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO) can be booked from here.
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to MCO.
With a reliable 83.57% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MCO that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEX and MCO include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. Check out these connections between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and MCO:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to MCO flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MCO if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up an Orlando International Airport rental car and explore Orlando and beyond with your own wheels. Sonic, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Mexico City to Orlando International Airport flight.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport is ₹ 14,487. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 27,525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to MCO.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Orlando International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Mexico City to MCO.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport (MCO). July is the busiest month to travel to Orlando. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in a Mexico City to MCO flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Orlando
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Orlando right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Orlando International Airport:
Hogwarts and Universal's Islands of Adventure are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Orlando must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Tampa, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are among the biggest draws.
