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$190+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX)

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JFK — MEX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$389
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$190
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$415 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/203:00 pmJFK - MEX
Nonstop5h 20mViva
Tue 9/237:00 amMEX - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mViva
Deal found 9/15$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:59 pmJFK - MEX
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:40 amMEX - JFK
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:49 pmJFK - MEX
Nonstop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2911:20 pmMEX - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$392
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:05 pmJFK - MEX
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Wed 11/195:00 amMEX - JFK
1 stop16h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$393
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:50 amJFK - MEX
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Wed 11/124:00 amMEX - JFK
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$394
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:05 pmJFK - MEX
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Sat 11/154:50 pmMEX - JFK
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/183:15 pmJFK - MEX
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2211:20 pmMEX - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:49 pmJFK - MEX
Nonstop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2811:20 pmMEX - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$397
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amJFK - MEX
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/199:55 amMEX - JFK
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$398
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/133:35 amJFK - MEX
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/187:20 amMEX - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:49 pmJFK - MEX
Nonstop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/111:20 pmMEX - JFK
Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$400

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City that are best for you.

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New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

2:45 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/22

9:20 am-3:01 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$408

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

2:45 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/17

9:20 am-3:01 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$408

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

7:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 10/19

7:15 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

8:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 1/31

7:05 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/27

2:40 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

1:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/16

2:30 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

11:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 12/10

2:30 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/4

2:40 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

8:24 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 10/19

7:15 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$412

New YorkMexico City

JFK - MEX

JFKMEX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

8:24 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 10/24

2:30 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$412

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City trip
Airlines
Aeromexico

Aeromexico offers free, warm meals in economy, unlike most U.S. carriers.


Aeromexico's Clase Premier offers extra legroom, footrests, and multiple charging outlets on Boeing 737s.

Read more about Aeromexicoby Mark Chesnut
Viva

Viva Aerobus Smart Fare includes a personal item, carry-on, checked bag, and unlimited itinerary changes.


Viva Aerobus offers WhatsApp check-in via Vivabot for a quick boarding pass.

Read more about Vivaby Jennifer Simonson
Airports
JFK

For a quick check-in at JFK, consider using the AirTrain from Jamaica or Howard Beach stations, but allow 30 minutes for terminal transfer.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
MEX

For a smooth arrival at MEX, consider using Uber for a reliable and cost-effective ride to downtown Mexico City.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
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Mark Chesnut

Expert on Aeromexico

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on Viva

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Aeromexico, and AeroMexico Connect from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
AeroMexico Connect
7.4
Good
55 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Viva
7.0
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mexico City from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) if they book a flight to Mexico City from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Benito Juarez has 13 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 7 airlines. Mexico City Benito Juarez is conveniently located just 5.5 mi from Mexico City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    Delta can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City is about 2090 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $186 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris and Viva, starting at $209 and $332 round-trip. Users have found that Avianca is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City on time: EL AL (82%), Delta (82%), Aeromexico (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City? While on average our users pay $850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $189. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), is priced around $325.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$186Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$209Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$332Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$349Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$372Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$583Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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