Harry Reid International to Mexico City International
1509 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 26m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Mexico City International (MEX). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $131 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $131). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Harry Reid International
Harry Reid International sits a five-minute drive from the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — closer to its city centre than virtually any other major US airport. The terminals don't connect to rail; airport shuttles, taxis and rideshare handle the bulk of arriving traffic. Southwest is the largest carrier with its biggest non-base operation here, and Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant make Las Vegas one of the cheapest US fly-in destinations from anywhere in the country.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City International (Benito Juárez) is on the eastern edge of the city, 7 km from the Zócalo. Metro Line 5 runs from Terminal 1 to Pantitlán in 12 minutes for 5 MXN — possibly the cheapest big-city airport transfer in the world. Mexico City fares from US bases hold steady through most of the year; March and December see modest peaks. AICM is increasingly congested — the new AIFA airport (NLU, 50 km north) handles overflow.
Who flies LAS to MEX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 26m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 26m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 26m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 26m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 3h 26m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAS→MEX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Las Vegas to Mexico City FAQs
Direct flights from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Mexico City International (MEX) take approximately 3h 26m for the 1509-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $131. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Mexico City International (MEX): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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.
Mexico City International (MEX) is the primary international airport for Mexico City. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.