Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Greater Rochester International Airport is located in Rochester. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is two hours behind Rochester.
To avoid rushing for your ROC to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from ROC to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey from central Rochester to ROC takes about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to ROC? If you're boarding an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Greater Rochester International Airport, 73.76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ROC's address is 1200 Brooks Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Mexico City
₹ 32,493 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 61,547. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from ROC to Mexico City, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices throughout the month and score a fantastic deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from ROC to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Relax and unpack not long after your ROC to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its leading attractions. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
