Travelling from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Austin is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located in Austin, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the busiest route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 9:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from MEX to AUS is with Aeromexico at 6:15pm.
Your flight from Mexico City to AUS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) operate out of this terminal.
Aeromexico is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport leaving from MEX.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to AUS.
Aeromexico ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 85.25% of its services landing on schedule.
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and AUS are:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to AUS flight is much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near AUS instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
The street address for AUS is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to central Austin is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is RM585. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM859. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to AUS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Austin. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to AUS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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Your Austin trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Explore more of the United States
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