Flying from Mexico City to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Auckland Airport (AKL).
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Mexico City. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland, which runs on the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to AKL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to AKL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Auckland Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to AKL flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of flights out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Auckland Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near AKL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Auckland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Auckland Airport flight.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
The centre of Auckland is roughly 18 kilometres from Auckland Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Auckland Airport (AKL)
ر.ق. 2,005 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Auckland Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 3,347. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to AKL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Auckland Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Mexico City to Auckland Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Auckland. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Auckland Airport (AKL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Book your Mexico City to AKL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Auckland Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Auckland
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Auckland Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Auckland:
Your Auckland visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres south-east of Auckland, a visit to Hamilton will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral.
Tauranga is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 145 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without a visit to Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach.
