Travelling from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Rochester, where Greater Rochester International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from ROC to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from ROC to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you hold a passport from United States and are travelling to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City.
Travelling from central Rochester to ROC takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 14 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ROC? If you're catching an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City is R 3,397. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,925. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ROC to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ROC to Mexico City. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 57 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from ROC to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from ROC to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
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