Flying from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
3 hours 50 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport.
Denver's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Denver International Airport is located in Denver.
With 15 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is the most popular route. Aeromexico operates the earliest flight at 07:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MEX to DEN is with Aeromexico at 16:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to DEN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN) operate from here.
When leaving from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport with Aeromexico.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Mexico City to DEN that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and DEN include:
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
MEX is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Planning to leave from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)? You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN) from this popular hub.
Aeromexico operates direct flights from Mexico City to DEN out of NLU. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and DEN:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not include another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to DEN, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Denver International Airport (DEN)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. SpringHill Suites Denver Airport is a comfortable option that's not too far from DEN.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
From Denver International Airport, Denver is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Denver International Airport is ₹ 9,227. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 11,824. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Mexico City to DEN, reserve your trip 8 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Denver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Denver, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Denver. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Mexico City to DEN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Denver International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Denver
Start your Denver trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Denver International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Denver is to visit its most popular sights. Essential stops include Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens.
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