Flying from Mexico City to Loreto Airport (LTO): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Loreto Airport (LTO) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in Loreto is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Loreto Airport is located in Loreto.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Mexico City to LTO.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Loreto Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to LTO flight is so much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Loreto Airport (LTO)
Book a hotel close to LTO if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Loreto Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Loreto Airport (LTO)
ج.م. 15,714 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Loreto Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 31,808. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to LTO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Loreto Airport (LTO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Loreto. October is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Loreto Airport (LTO), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Mexico City to LTO flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Loreto to range from 27ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Loreto Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC and 24ºC.
More about Loreto
Start your Loreto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Loreto Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Pancho Barracuda Loreto Fishing and Whale Tours and Isla Coronado are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Loreto travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
Loreto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Loreto, a trip to Ciudad Obregon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Templo Nuestra Señora de Fatima, Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and LA PALMA Park.
Around 241 kilometres east of Loreto, Los Mochis is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
