Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Mexico City to Santo Domingo flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Santo Domingo

Book the best Santo Domingo fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Mexico City to Santo Domingo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Santo Domingo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Santo Domingo flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo

Alternative Mexico City to Santo Domingo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Mexico City to Santo Domingo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mexico City to Santo Domingo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$430
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineAeromexico
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Santo Domingo: La Isabela International, Santo Domingo Las Americas and Samana.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo is $430. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.
Aeromexico, Arajet and AeroMexico Connect fly direct from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.
As of March 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Santo Domingo is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Mexico City, the cheapest airport near Santo Domingo is Santo Domingo Las Americas – which is 23.4 km away from the centre of Santo Domingo. We've found flights into this airport from $430.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Santo Domingo on Monday, 4 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santo Domingo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santo Domingo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. August is typically the warmest month in Santo Domingo, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 21°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Santo Domingo is Arajet .

Travelling from Mexico City to Santo Domingo: what you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.

  • When working out where to land in Santo Domingo, Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ) are the major entry points.

  • A direct flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo takes on average 4 hours 26 minutes. The timezone in Santo Domingo is UTC-4, making it 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.

  • With 51 flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo with Aeromexico at 00:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from MEX to SDQ is with Aeromexico at 23:55.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • To visit Dominican Republic for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Mexico. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.

Flying from Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo, you can catch one from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Fly from MEX to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in one seamless journey.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo with Aeromexico. This leading airline offers services from MEX.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 57 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Split up your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Benito Juarez International Airport and Santo Domingo are:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.

  • Relax before your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo by booking a place to stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Villa Granada is one option where you can get up and get to the airport with time to spare.

Arriving in Santo Domingo

Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)

  • Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Santo Domingo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SDQ:

Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ)

  • After your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 27 minutes by car. Central Santo Domingo is approximately 19 kilometres from Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (JBQ).

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo

  • At the moment, $236 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. The cheapest price for a return flight is $430. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Mexico City to Santo Domingo.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Santo Domingo is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

Best time to go to Santo Domingo

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. To skip the crowds, head to Santo Domingo in May.

  • The warmest month in Santo Domingo is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Santo Domingo in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC on average.

More about Santo Domingo

  • After booking your flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santo Domingo:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace are top attractions which should be on every Santo Domingo itinerary.

Complete your Santo Domingo trip with a car rental

  • Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Mexico City to Santo Domingo. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.