Dulles to Mexico City (IAD–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM456+3
AM Aeromexi
B39M
4:50 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1566
UA United
7M8
6:04 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CST
4h 24m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9526cs
SK S
B39M
8:35 AM
CST T2
3:20 PM
EDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM455+2
AM Aeromexi
7M9
8:35 AM
CST T2
3:20 PM
EDT
4h 45m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1567
UA United
7M8
8:45 AM
CST T1
3:11 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 8m AFAMCM AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 6h 27m AVAZCA AMF9NZ Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 42m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 7h 5m UA AFAMAR Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 10m AAASAT AAAMAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
SAT San Antonio 7h 11m ACSNUA AMF9VB San Antonio (SAT) to Mexico City flights
MCO Orlando 7h 13m ADAVAZ AMF9WS Orlando (MCO) to Mexico City flights
MIA Miami 7h 17m CMLXJUA AAAMAR Miami (MIA) to Mexico City flights
DTW Detroit 7h 23m AFAMAV DL Detroit (DTW) to Mexico City flights
EWR Newark 7h 33m AVAZET AMSKUA Newark (EWR) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Mexico City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,866 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind

IAD–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,866 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 B39M 4h55 71% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 4h24 71% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to MEX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,266
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → MEX
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
MEX → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MEX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,866 mi / 3,002 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Getting from MEX

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.

Mexico City Climate

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.

IAD–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,866 mi / 3,002 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,866 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAD to MEX: Aeromexico and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Charlotte Douglas.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MEX to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to MEX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MEX is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,866 miles (3,002 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.