Flights Mexico City → New York
MEX → JFK
Route overview
This flight route connects Mexico City with New York, utilizing a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and Boeing models such as the 737-800, 787, and 757. The origin airport in Mexico City opened in 1963, while the destination airport in New York has been operational since 1948 and currently serves over 62 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Mexico City (MEX) → New York (JFK) route is operated by ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK) heads north-east for about 3,365 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating MEX-JFK
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Frequently asked questions about MEX-JFK
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
