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The Canada Line train can get you to the airport whether you are travelling from Vancouver’s city centre or from Richmond. Trains operate roughly between 5:00 am and 1:00 am, and if you are on your way from Richmond you will need to transfer at the Bridgeport train station. The fare to the airport starts at 7.95 CAD and the trip can take up to 30min, depending on where you’re travelling from.

Metrobus public buses are readily available from outside the airport terminals and have their own dedicated bus stops. Look for bus 4 if you are heading into the city centre, a one-way fare will cost 30 MXN (about 2 CAD). Alternatively, you can catch the subway from the airport’s Terminal Aerea Station, which is only a short walk from Terminal 1, with a one-way metro ticket costing 5 MXN (about 0.40 CAD). All public transportation operates from early in the morning until midnight.

If you prefer taking a taxi to get to your accommodation, this service is available 24h a day from both terminals of the airport. It is best to use one of the official airport taxi companies which are Porto Taxi, Nueva Imagen, Sitio 300, Excelencia and Comfort Plus. You can pre-pay for your taxi fare from the arrivals areas of either terminal, and a trip to the city centre should cost around 300 MXN (about 20 CAD).

The airport has 4 options for accommodation directly at the airport, where passengers can rest if they’re waiting for a connecting flight. IZzzleep offers sleep capsules in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 that can be rented for a minimum of 2h. NH Collection is a hotel located in Terminal 2 on the sixth floor, Hilton Hotel is located in Terminal 1 on the third floor, and Courtyard Hotel is located outside the airport building, a short walk from Terminal 1.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City flights:

• Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Mexico City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Air Canada
• Flair Airlines

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Flair Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 588 round-trip via Cancun (CUN), compared to C$ 730 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and Aeromexico. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 11% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 671 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 789, a difference of C$ 118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Zona Rosa, Parque España, and Palacio de los Deportes. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 1:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 11:23 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the route average of C$ 721. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City takes 5h 33m, covering 6,344 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 438 to C$ 2,432. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 287, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 96% on time
• Flair Airlines: 94% on time
• Air Canada: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 46m, compared with 8h 56m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 9h 00m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Mexico City range from C$ 594 to C$ 917, with an average of C$ 721 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 594 counts as a good deal.