Philadelphia to Mexico City (PHL–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM609+1
AM Aeromexi
B38M
9:40 AM
EDT TA
12:45 PM
CST
5h 5m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM608+1
AM Aeromexi
B38M
12:55 PM
CST T2
8:00 PM
EDT
5h 5m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 31m AAAFAM AMDLKL Atlanta (ATL) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 6h 51m AAEIF9 AMF9NZ Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 7h 13m AAF9Y4 AFAMAR Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
IAD Dulles 7h 14m ACAVCM AMUA Dulles (IAD) to Mexico City flights
MCO Orlando 7h 17m AAASB6 AMF9WS Orlando (MCO) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 20m AAAYBA AAAMAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
DTW Detroit 7h 25m AAAFAM DL Detroit (DTW) to Mexico City flights
MIA Miami 7h 29m AAASAT AAAMAR Miami (MIA) to Mexico City flights
SAT San Antonio 7h 30m AACYOEJA AMF9VB San Antonio (SAT) to Mexico City flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 35m AABAEI AA Charlotte (CLT) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Mexico City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,998 mi 5h 5m nonstop -2h behind

PHL–MEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 1,998 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 B38M 5h05 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to MEX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,947
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
PHL → MEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MEX → PHL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
Metric PHL→MEX EWR→MEX
Distance from PHL 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 28
Flight time 5h 5m 5h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,998 mi / 3,215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m 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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

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.

PHL–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,998 mi / 3,215 km
Flight time5h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take about 5h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,998 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL to MEX: Aeromexico.
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 Cancún.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from MEX to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL to MEX

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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.

PHL to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MEX is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,998 miles (3,215 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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 Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).