Best Airlines From U.S. to Mexico

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Millions of Americans fly to Mexico every year for vacation or to see family. Over 6.4  million Americans arrived in Mexico by air between January and August 2021, with numbers continuing to rise since travel restrictions were lifted. Check out these top airlines for traveling to Mexico.

United Airlines is one the largest and most flown airlines around the world. It is not surprising that it flies from the United States to Mexico on a daily basis with over 15 destinations available. 

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Cost From NYC to Mexico City: $550

Special Promotions: Stay and earn bonus miles with IHG Hotels & Resorts in Mexico

Volaris is a low-cost Mexican airline, based in Sante Fe, Mexico. The airline prides itself on safety at an affordable cost. The airline also acts as a travel agency and can help you plan your flights, stays, and activities while in Mexico. 

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Cost From NYC to Mexico City: Not offered

Special Promotions: Book hotels through Volaris and save up to 50 percent. Volaris offers vacation packages throughout the country that include, flight, hotel, and excursion. 

Southwest offers few flights to Mexico from the U.S., but the ones it does offer are in the main vacationing cities within the country. It doesn't matter if you're planning to soak up the sun and surf, or dive into urban nightlife, visiting Mexico with Southwest is easy. 

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Cost From NYC to Mexico City: Not offered

Special Promotions: Double to triple the rewards points when booking travel to Mexico.

VivaAerobus is Mexico's green airline, focusing on sustainable travel at a low cost. Based at Monterrey International Airport, Mexico, it operates flights throughout Mexico and the United States. VivaAerobus operates Airbus A320s and A321s for all of its routes. 

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Cost From NYC to Mexico City: $350

Special Promotions: Viva hosts seasonal sales to many destinations in Mexico, such as Dallas to Mexico City for $51.

Delta Air Lines is one of the major airlines of the United States and a legacy carrier. The airline operates throughout the U.S. and Mexico to provide travelers with many Mexico destinations. Delta is one of the only U.S. based airlines that offer a non-stop flight from New York City to Mexico City. 

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Cost From NYC to Mexico City: $700

Special Promotions: Delta offers many Mexico destination specials and promotions including all inclusive stays, discounts on hotels, and excursions. 

Yes, Mexico is an international destination and you must have a valid passport in order to enter the country. You also must have a valid passport to return back to the United States.

Depending on why you are planning to visit Mexico, there are many top destinations to choose from. Below are some of the most popular amongst Americans. 

Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean and year on year thousands of visitors who come to the Yucatan Peninsula end up right here! Cancun boasts some of the best Caribbean beaches, amazing cenotes and diving sites, ancient Mayan temples, Island tours, whale sharks, nightlife and more.

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If you are looking to explore Mexico without going to the beach, Mexico City may be the right destination for you. Some of the top reasons to visit Mexico city are:

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Cabo San Lucas is an old fishing town that is known for its amazing beaches. It’s one of the best tourist destinations both in Mexico and the world. Travelers planning a vacation in a hot and sunny place will always have Cabo at the top of their list. You can plan your trip any time of the year and it will still be sunny since it’s warm all year round.

In addition to the beautiful beaches, Cabo is known for its mouthwatering cuisine that will keep you wanting more. 

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Another city destination in Mexico that you may want to consider is Oaxaca. It is one of the lesser visited destinations in Mexico, so you will not be elbow to elbow with tourists. There are many reason to visit this quaint town:

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Puerto Vallarta, a popular resort town on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is known for having some of the best beaches in the country, with white sand and luxurious beach resorts. Tourists rave about the wonderful cuisine and love visiting the Mexican markets for handmade goods.   

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Hop on a flight to your next vacation, whether on the beach or in a beautiful Mexican city, choose an airline that gets you where you want to go. If you like this content and want to learn about all things aviation and how to be a pilot, subscribe to FLYING Magazine.