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Travel Guide Updated April 2026

How to Get to Mexico

Mexico is one of the cheapest international destinations from the US — and easier to reach from Europe than most travelers realize.

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From the US

Direct flights from almost every major US city. Cheapest hubs are Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas and Miami. Budget options: Spirit, Frontier, Volaris, Viva Aerobús.

From Europe

Direct flights from Madrid, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt to Mexico City and Cancún. Iberia, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa and Aeroméxico run daily routes.

From Latin America

Mexico City is a major Latin American hub. Direct flights from Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires and São Paulo.

Land borders

Three main US-Mexico crossings: Tijuana (San Diego), Nogales (Tucson), and Laredo (Texas). Walking across is fastest if you're flying onward from Tijuana airport (CBX bridge connects them).

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