Flying from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Toronto: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Mexico City, where Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located.
Choose from 24 services each week between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). This is the most popular flight route.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MEX to Toronto flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto tickets are available for booking. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is where you'll complete your journey.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto. Get up and away with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MEX to Toronto. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 6 kilometers from the center of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEX:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Toronto
AED 518 is currently the best price for a one-way Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto flight. A return plane ticket starts at AED 1,046. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEX to Toronto.
November is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to YYZ if you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from MEX to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kilometers from the center of Toronto. Following your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can check in after your MEX to Toronto flight:
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at YTZ can get you a lower rate.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Make tracks for the city center after your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto has touched down. Central Toronto is about 72 kilometers from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the center, choose a hotel near YHM. Get comfortable at one of these options after your MEX to Toronto flight:
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from YHM a few weeks in advance of your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Toronto
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto. To skip the crowds, head to Toronto in January.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MEX to Toronto in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Toronto, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
The Top CN Tower and CN Tower are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Toronto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Toronto. Around 499 kilometers away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 354 kilometers northeast of Toronto. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are among its highlights.