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Among airlines operating Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Delta
• Viva
• American Airlines

Flights from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £241 return via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared with £409 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£74 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 Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757 variants.

One-stop flights from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 9% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £372 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £439, a difference of £67. 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 Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 05:11
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 04:21.

The flight takes about 5h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of £398. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 01m, covering 2,090 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £254, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Aeromexico: 93% on time
• American Airlines: 88% on time
• Viva: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Evening 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 Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 14m, compared to 8h 26m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 36m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £326 to £487, with an average of £398 over the past 12 months. Anything below £326 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Mexico City to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • Aeromexico