Travelling from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 59 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Las Vegas, where Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The most popular route is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can choose from 26 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAS to MEX is the 12:10 Viva Aerobus option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:44 with Aeromexico.
To ensure you catch your flight from LAS to Mexico City, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like October? Popular seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City. Begin your journey at LAS and end it at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LAS to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can travel to Mexico for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Mexico City, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
LAS is about 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LAS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City is $133. The cheapest price for a return flight is $337. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 4 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAS to Mexico City.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from LAS to Mexico City. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 57 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some welcoming places to lay your head within an easy drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from LAS to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head to Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport to Mexico City, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from LAS to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Mexico City, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Mexico City and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Mexico City.