Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The Eastern Iowa Airport is located in Cedar Rapids. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour behind Cedar Rapids.
To avoid missing your CID to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from CID to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Cedar Rapids to CID takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near CID. Whether you're catching an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
74.63% of flights that depart The Eastern Iowa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mexico City
P17,890 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket right now is P31,440. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from CID to Mexico City if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Scoring cheap tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America to explore Mexico City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CID to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Unpack and relax not long after your CID to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Mexico City in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CID to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Mexico City:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
