- Must visit
National Museum of Anthropology
World-class anthropology museum with iconic Aztec and Maya collections; essential for understanding Mexico’s deep history.
Flights from Washington, DC to Mexico City depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $288 (€236) but you can travel from only $141 (€115) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1883 miles (3031 km) distance in 4h 46m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1883 miles (3031 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $288 (€236) |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 4h 46m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$374
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$571
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 57 m
Flights on Sep 19
59
Distance
3031 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Mexico City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Mexico City will cost around $571 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $374.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 59 flights from Washington, DC to Mexico City, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 3031 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 6 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA1403 · AA2417
AA1403 · AA2233
AA2314 · AA2417
AM3205 · AM3409
AM3294 · AM3409
UA1566
AM456
AM3205 · AM3409
UA2190 · UA1090
UA1524 · UA1088Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Mexico City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $271 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $271, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 1883 miles (3031 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$558 Average price | $271 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 58h 27m Average total duration 57h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Mexico City:
A bus is $287 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Mexico City costing on average $558 (€457).
Other travel options to Mexico City take longer:
Bus takes on average 57h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Mexico City flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2007 · AA393 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h00 | 12:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2344 · AA264 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h55 | 9:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2007 · AA389 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h20 | 10:20 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA580 · AA829 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h35 | 11:35 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA4167 · UA1063 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h45 | 11:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2995+ AA4551 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h00 | 1:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA249+ AA4596 | 6:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h07 | 12:07 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA829 | 6:01 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h34 | 11:35 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA653 · UA359 | 6:05 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h40 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1521 · AA829 | 6:09 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h26 | 11:35 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3978 · AM3413 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h30 | 12:40 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM4349 · AM5008 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h20 | 11:30 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3498 · AM5008 | 6:10 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h20 | 11:30 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1194 · UA359 | 6:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h32 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA3001 · AA829 | 6:14 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h21 | 11:35 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1998 · UA1063 | 6:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h30 | 11:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA359 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h15 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA366 · UA1060 | 6:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h15 | 10:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA523 · AA249 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h37 | 12:07 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2617 · AA2350 | 6:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h20 | 4:12 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2617 · AA393 | 6:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h08 | 12:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM4214 · AM5519 | 7:05 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h50 | 11:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2006 · AA501 | 7:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h06 | 2:36 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA422 · AA257 | 8:20 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 13h40 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1088 | 8:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h44 | 1:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 · UA1065 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h10 | 6:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA401 · AA257 | 10:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h00 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA795 · AA2350 | 10:03 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h09 | 4:12 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2190 · UA1090 | 10:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h42 | 3:40 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1627 · AA257 | 11:47 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h13 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2314 · AA2233 | 11:59 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h36 | 6:35 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA799 · UA359 | 12:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 26h35 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1498 · UA1065 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA4442 · UA1065 | 1:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h44 | 6:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2194 · UA1028 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h45 | 5:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2194 · UA429 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 12h05 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1612 · AA1798 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h36 | 10:20 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1612 · AA257 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h16 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1177 · AA2417 | 1:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h53 | 8:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3338 · AM3409 | 2:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h50 | 9:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3294 · AM4000 · AM931 | 2:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 27h52 | 3:55 PM Mexico City | 2 transfers | |
UA1126 · UA783 | 2:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h27 | 9:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1299 · AA1798 | 2:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h21 | 10:20 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1299 · AA257 | 2:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h01 | 8:00 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2095 · UA429 | 3:04 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h06 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3802 · AM3271 | 3:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h00 | 7:15 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3802 · AM5232 | 3:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 20h40 | 9:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA1624 · AA2417 | 3:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h23 | 8:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AA2669 · AA2417 | 3:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h48 | 8:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM3348 · AM5232 | 4:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 19h55 | 9:55 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
AM456 | 4:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 4h55 | 7:45 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
AM4004 · AM3409 | 5:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h38 | 9:50 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1566 | 5:29 PM Dulles International Airport | 4h46 | 8:15 PM Mexico City | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA590 · UA359 | 5:35 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 21h10 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2217 · UA429 | 5:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h15 | 11:10 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1193 · UA359 | 7:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 19h35 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA4174 · UA1063 | 8:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 17h25 | 11:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA2218 · UA359 | 8:40 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 18h05 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA421 · UA359 | 10:27 PM Dulles International Airport | 16h18 | 12:45 PM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
UA1997 · UA1063 | 10:41 PM Dulles International Airport | 15h04 | 11:45 AM Mexico City | 1 transfer | |
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World-class anthropology museum with iconic Aztec and Maya collections; essential for understanding Mexico’s deep history.
Blue House where Frida Kahlo lived; intimate rooms and artworks reveal her life, relationships, and creative world.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum in Chapultepec, known for major Mexican works and rotating exhibitions.
Leafy central park with lakes, museums, monuments, and wide walking paths; the city’s great urban green escape.
Bohemian neighborhood of plazas, churches, and jacaranda-lined streets, known for culture, history, and relaxed walks.
Elegant boulevard linking major monuments and skyscrapers; excellent for architecture, walks, and Sunday bike rides.
Al Pastor tacos are pork marinated with chiles and pineapple, shaved from a vertical spit. They are a defining Mexico City street food with Lebanese influence.
Tlacoyos are oval masa cakes stuffed with beans, fava beans, or cheese, griddled and topped with nopales, salsa, and cheese. A classic Mexico City antojito.
Pozole is a hominy soup, often red or white, served with pork or chicken and garnishes. It is deeply traditional and widely eaten for celebrations and weekends.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant known for refined Mexican cuisine, excellent moles, and elegant service in Polanco.
Historic cantina-style restaurant famous for pozole, traditional antojitos, and classic Mexico City atmosphere near Centro Histórico.
Well-known restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes with polished presentation in a stylish Roma setting.
Moderate for a major capital: meals and transit are affordable, but central hotels and upscale dining can raise costs versus many Latin American cities.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up or add a small tip in cafes. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up the fare is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Mexico City by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mexico City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Mexico City flights use the Ronald Reagan National Airport to Mexico City airport pair, with some services landing at Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Mexico City airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
Mexico City is 4 km from Mexico City city centre. Public transport options include:
Mexico City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Toks and Wings.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mexico City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mexico City: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mexico City: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Mexico City Airport are located within the airport and others like Courtyard by Marriott within walking distance..
Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport is 3 km from Mexico City city centre. Public transport options include:
Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Several restaurants including Mexican and intertiol cuisine are located in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Felipe Angeles Intl. Airport.
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