Travelling from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City and St Louis (where St Louis Lambert International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your STL to Mexico City flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from STL to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
STL is about 16 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near STL. Whether you're catching an early flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to St Louis Lambert International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Mexico City
₹ 19,060 is currently the best price for a one-way St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City flight. Return plane tickets start from ₹ 34,372. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from STL to Mexico City if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from STL to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your STL to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the most popular month for flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, head to Mexico City in November.
Lock in a St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from STL to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its top attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Puebla is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No journey is complete without visiting Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
