Travelling from Mexico City to Victoria: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Victoria.
Come in for landing at Victoria's major arrival point, Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Mexico City.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Mexico City to Victoria flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it 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 Victoria
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Mexico City to Victoria flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Mexico City to Victoria across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to book a Mexico City to Victoria flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Mexico City to Victoria flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Felipe Ángeles International Airport and Victoria:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
NLU is around 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Victoria is much simpler when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of flights out of Felipe Ángeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to YYJ if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Victoria. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Victoria's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is about 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. After your flight from Mexico City to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Victoria. To avoid the crowds, go to Victoria in February.
Book a Mexico City to Victoria ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Victoria in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Victoria must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a trip to Vancouver will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without seeing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.