Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour behind St Louis.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STL to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from STL to Mexico City with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 16 kilometres from central St Louis, STL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to STL? If you're catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, data shows 78.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mexico City
P15,605 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket starts from P24,032. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from STL to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from STL to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your STL to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Plan your trip to Mexico City during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from STL to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Mexico City:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are must-visits when exploring Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.