Mexico City trip from Los Angeles (LAX): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Mexico City trip from Los Angeles (LAX) runs about $2,162 to $2,852 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Roma Norte boutique hotel · 4★ | $1,130 | $900 | $516 | $306 | $2,852 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Centro Historico hostel, private room · 2★ | $680 | $270 | $516 | $696 | $2,162 |
| Least cash | Alaska non-stop | Centro Historico hostel, private room · 2★ | $930 | $270 | $516 | $696 | $2,412 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- La Merced market food tour$70 for 2
- Cantina La OperaOrder: Cantina botanas and a look at the bullet hole · $6 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Museo Nacional de Antropologia$12 for 2
- Museo Soumayafree
- Churreria El MoroOrder: Churros with hot chocolate · in your food budget
Day 3
- Xochimilco trajinera ride$60 for 2
- El Huequito tacos al pastorOrder: Tacos al pastor · in your food budget
Day 4
- Roma and Condesa walking tour$40 for 2
- Contramar seafoodOrder: Tuna tostadas and pescado a la talla · $46 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- Frida Kahlo Museum$28 for 2
- Coyoacan market tostadasOrder: Tostadas piled high · in your food budget
Day 6
- Palacio de Bellas Artes murals$8 for 2
- Rosetta, Roma NorteOrder: Guava roll from the bakery · $36 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 6h 25m | $680 |
| Southwest via Phoenix | 1 stop | 6h 10m | $800 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 3h 47m | $930 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 3h 47m | $980 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 3h 47m | $1,130 |
Food: about $43 a person a day
Breakfast$6
Lunch$10
Dinner$22
Snacks and coffee$5
Restaurants worth the trip
- El Huequito tacos al pastorOrder: Tacos al pastor · about $8 a person
- Contramar seafoodOrder: Tuna tostadas and pescado a la talla · about $45 a person
- Coyoacan market tostadasOrder: Tostadas piled high · about $8 a person
- Churreria El MoroOrder: Churros with hot chocolate · about $6 a person
- Rosetta, Roma NorteOrder: Guava roll from the bakery · about $40 a person
- Cantina La OperaOrder: Cantina botanas and a look at the bullet hole · about $25 a person
- Pujol tasting menuOrder: Mole madre · about $220 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Mexico City from Los Angeles (LAX)?
About $2,162 to $2,852 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $680 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Mexico City?
About $43 a person a day at mid-range places, or $516 for 2 over 6 days.
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