San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 236 km (147 mi) south-east of San Miguel de Allende, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| San Miguel de Allende | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 174,615 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,917 m (6,289 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | QRO, 67 km out | MEX, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Guanajuato International Airport (BJX, 77 km).
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from San Miguel de Allende?
236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Miguel de Allende.
How long does it take to get from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguel de Allende and Mexico City?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City flights?
Typically Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
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Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.