Statistics on New York City-Mexico City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Mexico City (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Mexico City from New York City airport is $ 492 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 427 (in may) and $ 687 (in december), which is a saving of $ 66 or a surplus of $ 195 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $424 to $477 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mexico City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Mexico City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62821 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mexico City from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 427, saving $ 66 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 492). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 687).
Flight New York City-Mexico City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 422 | $ 508 | fair price |
| February | $ 395 | $ 433 | good price |
| March | $ 416 | $ 465 | good price |
| April | $ 434 | $ 477 | good price |
| May | $ 381 | $ 427 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 397 | $ 449 | good price |
| July | $ 492 | $ 543 | fair price |
| August | $ 477 | $ 536 | fair price |
| September | $ 391 | $ 432 | good price |
| October | $ 405 | $ 436 | good price |
| November | $ 434 | $ 508 | fair price |
| December | $ 573 | $ 687 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Mexico City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Mexico City range from $265 to $847. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $265 to $318), 1% at the maximum price (from $794 to $847). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $424 to $477 (22% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Mexico City flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Mexico City airport: Viva Aerobus, Aeromexico (aerm), Avianca (scheduled), Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, Volaris and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 62821 flights analyzed in previous years, Viva Aerobus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the New York City->Mexico City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Mexico City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 97 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Mexico City flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $11. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $12.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mexico City to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Mexico City on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices New York City-Mexico City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Mexico City | 04-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 267 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Mexico City | 03-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 21-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 26-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 295 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 02-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 296 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 04-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 11-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 14-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 09-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| New York City → Mexico City | 10-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 297 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
When to book your flight New York City - Mexico City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Mexico City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Mexico City, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 465 $, which is a saving of 27 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (83 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Mexico City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 465 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 477), 4 to 5 months ($ 503), 5 to 6 months ($ 492), 6 to 7 months ($ 486), 7 to 8 months ($ 468), 8 to 9 months ($ 502) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 398 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 405), 2 to 3 months ($ 405), 5 to 6 months ($ 405), 6 to 7 months ($ 419), 8 to 9 months ($ 415) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 426 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 441), 3 to 4 months ($ 445), 4 to 5 months ($ 464), 6 to 7 months ($ 434), 7 to 8 months ($ 433), 8 to 9 months ($ 432) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 411 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 428), 3 to 4 months ($ 426), 4 to 5 months ($ 424), 5 to 6 months ($ 462) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 408), 3 to 4 months ($ 368), 4 to 5 months ($ 388), 5 to 6 months ($ 386), 8 to 9 months ($ 426), 9 to 10 months ($ 413) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 444), 2 to 3 months ($ 438), 4 to 5 months ($ 381), 5 to 6 months ($ 420), 6 to 7 months ($ 426), 8 to 9 months ($ 435) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 483 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 541), 4 to 5 months ($ 488), 5 to 6 months ($ 492), 6 to 7 months ($ 490), 8 to 9 months ($ 514), 9 to 10 months ($ 526) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 528), 4 to 5 months ($ 533), 5 to 6 months ($ 499), 6 to 7 months ($ 504), 7 to 8 months ($ 464), 9 to 10 months ($ 509) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 368 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 405), 2 to 3 months ($ 417), 3 to 4 months ($ 419), 5 to 6 months ($ 420), 7 to 8 months ($ 399) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 391 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 419), 2 to 3 months ($ 414), 3 to 4 months ($ 415), 4 to 5 months ($ 431), 8 to 9 months ($ 422) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 500), 2 to 3 months ($ 471), 4 to 5 months ($ 468), 5 to 6 months ($ 483), 6 to 7 months ($ 499), 7 to 8 months ($ 486), 8 to 9 months ($ 502) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 633), 2 to 3 months ($ 661), 3 to 4 months ($ 662), 4 to 5 months ($ 645), 6 to 7 months ($ 669), 7 to 8 months ($ 674), 8 to 9 months ($ 680) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Mexico City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $7 more.
New York City to Mexico City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 485 $372 to $560 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 639 $413 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 474 $308 to $845 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 388 $267 to $644 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 453 $319 to $613 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 570 $402 to $670 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 409 $289 to $605 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 344 $297 to $415 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 482 $309 to $669 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 454 $294 to $575 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 320 $287 to $393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 319 $297 to $406 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Mexico City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!