Flying from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Hector International Airport is located in Fargo. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour behind Fargo.
To avoid missing your FAR to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from FAR to Mexico City. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Fargo, FAR can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hector International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FAR:
73.38% of flights that depart Hector International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Mexico City
$718 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hector International Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket starts at $1,080. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from FAR to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Hector International Airport to Mexico City is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across each month and pick up an epic deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Hector International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from FAR to Mexico City can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Hector International Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your FAR to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Plan your trip to Mexico City during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Hector International Airport to Mexico City during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before booking a Hector International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from FAR to Mexico City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Hector International Airport to Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are key highlights.
