Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City is 6 hours.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour ahead of Seattle.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route, with eight departures a week to choose from. You can fly from SEA to MEX at 07:20 with Aeromexico.
To avoid missing your SEA to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City tickets are available for booking. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is where you'll complete your journey.
Book your ticket with Aeromexico. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from SEA to Mexico City. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
SEA is around 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City flight is RM731. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,626. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from SEA to Mexico City by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SEA to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your SEA to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SEA to Mexico City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Mexico, consider Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are key highlights.