06 September, 2025
Destination Profile
As the scents of jalapeno salsas and smoldering taco fillings waft through the balmy air, Mexico welcomes you with its stark natural landscapes and captivating cultural traditions. This is a country where you can stroll modern metropolises in the shadow of snow-capped volcanoes. It's a place where you'll slam tequila shots on Spanish plazas in the shade of UNESCO-tagged cathedrals. It's for sunning yourself on cotton-white Caribbean beaches and hiking pine-clad mountains where butterflies congregate in their millions. Sound like your sort of Latin adventure? Cheap flights to Mexico could be your ticket to the party. Popular arrival points include Mexico City, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast.
Calling all surfers and beach bums, the Riviera Nayarit is a long stretch of Pacific coastline that's got wave-rider towns like Sayulita, whale watching, and oodles of sunshine.
Escape the hustle of Cancun for what's considered one of the most amazing Mayan sites in the world. Chichen Itza's vine-strewn temples rise straight from the jungle.
Tread the Avenue of the Dead and climb the Pyramid of the Sun in this haunting archaeological dig. Located north-east of Mexico City, it offers a glimpse into the country's pre-Columbian civilizations.
Right now, the most affordable times in the year to fly to Mexico are November/2025 and May/2026.
No airlines fly direct from Australia to Mexico.
The cheapest airline to fly from Australia to Mexico is Cathay Pacific.
The best airline to fly from Australia to Mexico is Qatar Airways. WestJet is the best low-cost airline.