$214 Cheap Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)

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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to New York (MEX-JFK)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $214 for one-way flights and $346 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Thu, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 15
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from Mexico City to New York, returning Fri, Aug 15, priced at $346 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$352 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Mexico City to New York, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $352 found 2 days ago
Aeromexico
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$360 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$360
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Mexico City to New York, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $360 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$362 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Mexico City to New York, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $362 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 29
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$377 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$377
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Mexico City to New York, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $377 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jul 15 - Fri, Aug 29
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$377 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$377
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from Mexico City to New York, returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $377 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$381 Roundtrip, just found
$381
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 23 from Mexico City to New York, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $381 just found
avianca
Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 23
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$391 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Jul 9 from Mexico City to New York, returning Wed, Jul 23, priced at $391 found 12 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 5
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$396 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Mexico City to New York, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $396 found 4 hours ago
Air Canada
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
MEX
Mexico City
JFK
New York
$434 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Mexico City to New York, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $434 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $276 - $587 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New York

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Liberty Intl. EWR. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 19 minutes. Flights from $389
EWR
Liberty Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center19 min
Flights from $389
Select flight to LaGuardia LGA. Average driving time to city center is 14 minutes. Flights from $460
LGA
LaGuardia
Average driving time to city center14 min
Flights from $460
Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)
Origin airport
Mexico City Intl.
Destination airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Viva, avianca
Roundtrip price
$346
Distance
2091 mi
Average flight time
7 hours 8 mins

Mexico City to New York Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Mexico City to New York

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Mexico City to New York are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Mexico City to New York with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Mexico City to New York

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Mexico City to New York: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Mexico City to New York

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Mexico City to New York in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $214 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Mexico City to New York flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Mexico City to New York airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) cost?
Cheap round-trip fares from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) start at $382. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines flight leaving MEX on July 29 2025 and touching down at JFK. The price was last updated on July 2 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MEX to JFK?
The cheapest flights from MEX to JFK are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
You can choose from 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). These include:

  • Aeromexico
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from MEX to JFK?
Book a flight from MEX to JFK with Viva Aerobus. This airline currently has the lowest one-way fare on this route, starting from $268. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MEX on September 19 2025. Prices were last updated on July 2 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
When flying out of Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX), you can choose from an average of 6 daily direct flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
More passengers fly between MEX and JFK at 7 AM than at any other time. Prefer a quieter experience? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MEX to JFK?
If you travel on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of choices for flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
What is the earliest flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX)'s first flight to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) takes off at approximately 12:25AM UTC-6. With a travel duration of 4h 40m, you'll land at around 6:05AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Flights from MEX to JFK have an average travel time of 4 hours and 42 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 2,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MEX to JFK?
With 89% of journeys generally landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). To check your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Select a flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Later departures are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New York from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX)?
You can land at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) or Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) when you travel to New York on a direct flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) last-minute?
Booking your flight from MEX to JFK right before your trip is usually more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel times and dates, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a MEX to JFK flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a MEX to JFK flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. What's more, having everything in one easy place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just pick your flights and select from our extensive range of stays, then tailor your trip with extras like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your MEX to JFK flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you need more details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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