Austin to Mexico City (AUS–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 749 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | B38M | 2h29 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mexico City from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MEX | SAT→MEX | IAH→MEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 28 | 80 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 2h 4m | 2h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
AUS–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MEX
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MEX ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 749 miles (1,205 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).