Travelling from Toronto to Mexico City: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Mexico City. Explore your options for flying out of Toronto from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Hop off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
The average time for a direct flight from Toronto to Mexico City is 5 hours 15 minutes. Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City 2 hours behind Toronto.
With 111 weekly flights between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Toronto to Mexico City with Aeromexico at 01:20. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from YYZ to MEX is with Air Canada at 20:05.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to Mexico City. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You won't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Toronto to Mexico City, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set out from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Mexico City. From YYZ, you can fly directly into Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can travel on a direct flight from Toronto to Mexico City with Air Canada. This leading airline operates departures from YYZ.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Mexico City:
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 57 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. After your flight from Toronto to Mexico City, expect a drive time of approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Mexico City is ₹ 11,859. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 20,767. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
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Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to Mexico City in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Mexico City sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Mexico City, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of major attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
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