Find Award Flights to Mexico City

Flying to Mexico City on Points & Miles

Mexico City is the largest metropolitan area in North America and a major hub for award travel to Latin America. The city's primary airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX), is the busiest airport in Latin America and the main hub for Aeroméxico, handling over 50 million passengers annually.

A second airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), opened in 2022 approximately 45 km north of downtown. NLU primarily serves low-cost carriers and some international flights, though MEX remains the dominant airport for full-service airlines and award redemptions.

Mexico City offers strong award availability from the United States, Europe, and within Latin America across SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld programs.

Best Loyalty Programs for Flights to Mexico City

• Delta SkyMiles offers extensive service to MEX through its partnership with Aeroméxico (both SkyTeam members). Delta operates nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and other U.S. hubs. SkyMiles uses dynamic pricing, and flights to Mexico City are often priced competitively during off-peak periods.
• Air France-KLM Flying Blue prices SkyTeam awards on Aeroméxico and Delta flights to MEX, often at rates lower than SkyMiles or Aeroméxico's own Club Premier program. Flying Blue's monthly Promo Rewards can discount awards by up to 50%, making it one of the best value options for reaching Mexico City.
• United MileagePlus operates nonstop flights to MEX from Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angeles (LAX). United's extensive U.S. network makes MileagePlus a strong option for connecting to Mexico City from smaller cities. Star Alliance partners like Avianca and Copa add routing options from South America.
• American AAdvantage connects to Mexico City from Dallas (DFW), Miami (MIA), Chicago (ORD), and Los Angeles (LAX). AAdvantage also allows redemptions on oneworld partners like British Airways and Iberia for transatlantic connections to MEX.
• Aeroméxico Rewards is the home program at MEX, offering the widest selection of nonstop routes from Mexico City to destinations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Club Premier miles can also be earned and redeemed through SkyTeam partners.

Award Availability Tips for Mexico City

MEX's position as Aeroméxico's hub and a major gateway to Latin America creates good award availability for most of the year. Here's how to get the best value:

• Book through Flying Blue. For SkyTeam flights to MEX (on Aeroméxico or Delta metal), Air France-KLM Flying Blue consistently offers the best pricing. Check for monthly Promo Rewards, which can reduce costs by 25–50%.
• Compare SkyTeam and Star Alliance options. United and American both operate significant service to MEX, so availability through MileagePlus and AAdvantage can complement SkyTeam options. Use AwardFares to compare across programs simultaneously.
• Book early for peak periods. Christmas/New Year, Semana Santa (Easter week), and the November Día de Muertos period see the highest demand. Search 3–4 months ahead for domestic and U.S. routes during these periods.
• Consider positioning to hub cities. If direct award availability to MEX is limited, connecting through Houston (IAH) on United, Dallas (DFW) on American, or Atlanta (ATL) on Delta often opens up more options.
• Check NLU for budget options. While NLU has limited award availability through traditional programs, some carriers operating from the newer airport may offer cash or points bookings that complement your award travel plans.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico City

Estadio Azteca, one of the most iconic stadiums in football history, will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Group Stage and Round of 32 games. The Azteca is the only stadium to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals (1970 and 1986), making it a historic venue for the tournament.

Expect award availability to tighten around match dates in June and July 2026, particularly on routes from the United States, Europe, and South America. Mexico City's position as a major SkyTeam and Star Alliance hub means international fans have multiple routing options on award tickets.

Setting up alerts on AwardFares well in advance is the best strategy for securing seats. For fans traveling from Europe, routing through Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS) on Air France/KLM to MEX, or through Madrid (MAD) on Iberia, offers strong options. From the United States, Delta via Atlanta and United via Houston provide the most frequent nonstop service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best loyalty program for flights to Mexico City?

Air France-KLM Flying Blue often offers the best value for SkyTeam flights to MEX, including Aeroméxico and Delta metal. For Star Alliance options, United MileagePlus and Aeroplan provide strong availability through Houston, Newark, and other U.S. gateways. American AAdvantage is competitive for routes from Dallas and Miami.

How many miles do I need to fly to Mexico City?

Economy awards from the United States to MEX typically cost 15,000–30,000 miles one-way depending on the program and departure city. Business class ranges from 30,000 miles (Flying Blue Promo Rewards) to 80,000+ miles (SkyMiles at peak pricing). Transatlantic business class from Europe typically costs 50,000–80,000 miles.

When should I book award flights to Mexico City?

Book 2–3 months ahead for economy flights from the U.S. and 4–6 months ahead for business class or peak travel periods. Aeroméxico releases award seats up to 330 days before departure, and Delta follows a similar schedule for flights to MEX.

Which airports serve Mexico City?

Mexico City is served by two airports: Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX), the primary airport located within the city and the hub for Aeroméxico with service from all major U.S. and international carriers; and Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (NLU), a newer airport approximately 45 km north of downtown that primarily serves low-cost and some international carriers. MEX is accessible by Metro, while NLU requires a bus or car transfer.