Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Calgary.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YYC to MEX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Currently, $241 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $539. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from YYC to MEX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YYC to MEX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights that take off from Calgary International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Calgary International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYC:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Mexico City in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to MEX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
