Cheap flights to Mexico for 2021

Mexico has a massive tourism industry thanks to its picturesque beaches, its Aztec and Mayan ruins, the cuisine and slower pace of life. There are more than 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the country.

Summer is the busiest time of year to visit and beach resorts fill up quickly. Luckily, you can find flight deals to Mexico all year round. Cancun and Mexico City are Mexico's busiest airports and the latter generally has more flight deals.

Available Mexico flight deals

Etihad Airways

Worldwide fights from $1,401 each way

Available on flights until 30 November 2021 to London, Beirut, Dublin, India, Turkey and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Abu Dhabi. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 9 Apr 2021

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Deal ends 20 Apr 2021

Qatar Airways

Worldwide flights from $1,298 return

Available on select flight dates in 2021. Destinations include Amsterdam, London, Paris, Rome, Turkey, Athens and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Moscow. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 9 Apr 2021

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Deal ends 23 Apr 2021

Priceline.com

Up to 50% off worldwide flights

Available on select dates when you book Express Deals. Destination include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 26 Feb 2021

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Mexico flight times

• From Sydney: 19 hrs 10 mins+ with a stopover, landing at Mexico City Juarez International Airport
• From Melbourne: 21 hrs 15 mins+ with a stopover, landing at Mexico City Juarez International Airport
• From Perth: 24 hrs 40 mins+ with a stopover, landing at Mexico City Juarez International Airport
• From Brisbane: 19 hrs 14 mins+ with a stopover, landing at Mexico City Juarez International Airport

Airlines that fly to Mexico

There aren't any airlines that fly non-stop between Mexico and Australia, but you can fly there with just one-stop with the following carriers:

• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Qantas
• Virgin Australia

Mexico insider flight tips

• If you plan to travel internally in Mexico, there are a variety of airports and airlines that offer low-cost travel. Aeromexico is the national carrier, while Interjet and Volaris and local airlines.
• Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW) are the most common transit airports when flying from Australia. Keep in mind that if you are transiting through the United States (including Hawaii), you’ll need to meet US transit requirements including acquiring an ESTA visa and clear customs and baggage before boarding your connecting flight to Mexico.
• Visitors to Mexico have to fill out an immigration form called an FMM before or when landing. Keep hold of it as you’ll need it when you fly home again, and there’s an expensive fine if you lose it. You’ll also need to be prepared to ignore time-share representatives in the airport when landing and pay attention to your belongings as well, since pickpockets operate in the area.
• If you can’t, or prefer not to, fly via the US, you can get to Mexico with Air Canada via Vancouver and Toronto or with Emirates via Dubai and Panama. You can also get there from Tokyo since Aeromexico has direct flights to Mexico from Tokyo. If you travel via Canada, you’ll need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation online.

How to get around Mexico from the airport

Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is only five kilometres from the city centre and it’s easy to get around using the city’s public transport network. The Metrobus runs to city locations from Terminals 1 and 2, or you can take the subway from Terminal 1. An Airtrain connects the two terminals and you can find major car rental companies in both terminals.

Cancun International Airport (CUN) has a choice of cheap city buses and private buses to the city and to resorts, including Playa del Carmen. It’s worth checking if your hotel operates airport transfers. You can also find major car rental companies in the main terminal. There’s a free shuttle service between Terminals 2 and 3 every 10 minutes.

You should only use official taxis from the airport, which you can prepay for at booths in the Arrivals terminal. They charge according to destination and you’ll get a receipt to take to the taxi driver.

Unless you are only staying in Mexico City or in a beach resort, renting a car is a good idea. Roads are well-maintained compared to other Central American countries and rentals are cheap. It’s an ideal way to reach towns, national parks and beaches that are off the beaten track. You should always be extra diligent when driving in foreign counties. Reports are mixed regarding how safe driving is due to criminals targeting foreigners, so keep up to date with travel advice.