Flying from Mexico City to Vancouver: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when reserving your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver.
Step off the plane at one of Vancouver's major entry points like Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You can also touch down at Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average time for a direct Mexico City to Vancouver flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver one hour behind Mexico City.
With 19 flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Mexico City to Vancouver with Aeromexico at 01:01. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from MEX to YVR is with Aeromexico at 17:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Vancouver flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Vancouver
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Vancouver flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Vancouver is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Vancouver jetting off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your trip at MEX and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Be on the lookout for promotions with Aeromexico. This airline offers direct Mexico City to Vancouver plane tickets from MEX.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Mexico City to Vancouver flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination on time.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Break up your Mexico City to Vancouver flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Vancouver include:
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is far easier when you stay near Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of flights taking off from Felipe Ángeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from CXH before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your Mexico City to Vancouver flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly compact for a solo trip or a full-size SUV to transport your group, you'll find the right Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Check out the range of wheels available here from providers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
About one week before your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is the ideal time to book your vehicle from YXX. You're likely to snag a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in a Mexico City to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:
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