Flights New York → Mexico City
JFK → MEX
Route overview
The flight route connects New York to Mexico City, utilizing a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and Boeing models such as the 737-800, 787, and 757. The origin airport in New York opened in 1948, while the destination airport in Mexico City, which sees over 46 million passengers annually, was inaugurated in 1963.
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 New York (JFK) → Mexico City (MEX) route is operated by ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Mexico City the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Mexico City: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Mexico City (MEX) heads south-west for about 3,365 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Mexico City 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 JFK-MEX
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-MEX
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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.
