Flying from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with 35 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEX to ATL is the 5:55am Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 4:45pm with Delta Air Lines.
Your flight from Mexico City to ATL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Get there in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are available from here.
When departing from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines ranks first in bookings for flights from MEX to ATL.
Delta Air Lines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 84.11% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ATL. Just uncheck '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 airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Check out these connections between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and ATL:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to ATL flight is easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ATL and turn in quicker:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and explore beyond Atlanta's main sights.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the centre of Atlanta is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
P11,887 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A return flight starts at P19,240. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to ATL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Plan your visit to Atlanta in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to ATL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Georgia Aquarium and Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr are just two of the big attractions to add to your Atlanta to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fox Theatre.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Atlanta. Around 225 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
Montgomery is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Atlanta. No journey is complete without visiting Civil Rights Memorial, Natl memorial for peace and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.