Culture · Food · Long haul. Compare cheap flights to Mexico City from US airports — flight time 1h 56m from Houston Intercontinental.
Compare flights to Mexico City →Mexico City is a short-haul destination from the US — around 1h 56m in the air from Houston Intercontinental (IAH), which makes it a realistic long-weekend trip. Travelers come for the culture and the food. We track fares from 28 US departure points including Miami International, Los Angeles International and Houston Intercontinental — each has its own comparison page below.
Most travelers aim for Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Recent round-trip fares start around $82 from Miami International. On the ground, Mexican peso (MXN) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. 4-6 weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot for short-haul fares; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
By Louisa Lowe, Lead Writer · Updated for 2026.
| Departure | Round-trip from | Typical round-trip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International (MIA) | $82 | $150 | Compare fares → |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | $83 | $101 | Compare fares → |
| Houston Intercontinental (IAH) | $97 | $108 | Compare fares → |
| AUS (AUS) | $106 | $106 | Compare fares → |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | $115 | $115 | Compare fares → |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $116 | $116 | Compare fares → |
| Denver (DEN) | $121 | $121 | Compare fares → |
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | $123 | $123 | Compare fares → |
| SLC (SLC) | $124 | $150 | Compare fares → |
| Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) | $126 | $126 | Compare fares → |
| Orlando (MCO) | $132 | $147 | Compare fares → |
| PHX (PHX) | $146 | $146 | Compare fares → |
| San Francisco International (SFO) | $150 | $198 | Compare fares → |
| FLL (FLL) | $154 | $154 | Compare fares → |
| LGA (LGA) | $154 | $278 | Compare fares → |
| Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) | $157 | $164 | Compare fares → |
| MSP (MSP) | $180 | $180 | Compare fares → |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | $198 | $246 | Compare fares → |
| New York JFK (JFK) | $203 | $228 | Compare fares → |
| Newark (EWR) | $205 | $216 | Compare fares → |
| TPA (TPA) | $213 | $213 | Compare fares → |
| BWI (BWI) | $224 | $224 | Compare fares → |
| CLT (CLT) | $244 | $244 | Compare fares → |
| DTW (DTW) | $247 | $247 | Compare fares → |
| Boston Logan (BOS) | $277 | $277 | Compare fares → |
| DCA (DCA) | $284 | $297 | Compare fares → |
| SAN (SAN) | $314 | $319 | Compare fares → |
| PHL (PHL) | $366 | $366 | Compare fares → |
Round-trip fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-08-23. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Round-trip flights to Mexico City start at around $82, the lowest recent fare on the Miami International–Mexico City route. Across the 28 US departures with current fare data, average round-trips run $101–$366.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from Miami International, Los Angeles International and Houston Intercontinental, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
The maths to run. On the Miami International route, anything at $101 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares. Against the $150 route average that keeps $49 per round-trip in your pocket — $196 across four travelers.
Key fact: A round-trip to Mexico City at $101 or less counts as a genuinely good deal — that's the cheapest 25% of recent fares on the Miami International route.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 28 US departures for Mexico City: Miami International, Los Angeles International, Houston Intercontinental, AUS, Dallas/Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago O'Hare, SLC, Seattle-Tacoma, Orlando, PHX, San Francisco International, FLL, LGA, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, MSP, Washington Dulles, New York JFK, Newark, TPA, BWI, CLT, DTW, Boston Logan, DCA, SAN and PHL. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
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Key fact: Miami International is currently the cheapest tracked US departure for Mexico City, with round-trips from $82.
Direct answer. Book 4-6 weeks ahead, and aim for Mar–May, Sep–Nov if you want Mexico City at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Currency is Mexican peso (MXN); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Mexico City: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Flight time from Houston Intercontinental: about 1h 56m.
Always confirm visa and entry requirements at travel.state.gov before booking.
From Houston Intercontinental (IAH), nonstop flights to Mexico City take approximately 1h 56m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport, any connections, and seasonal headwinds.
CompareFlights tracks 28 US departures for Mexico City: Miami International, Los Angeles International, Houston Intercontinental, AUS, Dallas/Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago O'Hare, SLC, Seattle-Tacoma, Orlando, PHX, San Francisco International, FLL, LGA, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, MSP, Washington Dulles, New York JFK, Newark, TPA, BWI, CLT, DTW, Boston Logan, DCA, SAN and PHL. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent round-trip fares to Mexico City start around $82 from Miami International, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at $101 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
The best months to visit Mexico City are Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Mexican peso (MXN) — most major hotels and restaurants in Mexico City accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
