Dulles (IAD) to Mexico City (MEX) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Mexico City (MEX): Aeromexico and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,866 miles (3,003 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham and more.
How many miles IAD to MEX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 11,500 | $35.60β397.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61β132.61 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $56β164 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54β106 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 18,000β22,000 | $61.60β219.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60β407.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60β57.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40β102.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to MEX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAD to MEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
IAD to MEX with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then Aeromexico


- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


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- Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Aeromexico



- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico and Volaris




- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Aeromexico


- Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more




- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way






- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then Aeromexico


- Via Cancun (CUN)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more




- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way






- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way


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- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way




IAD to MEX: common questions
How many miles does IAD to MEX cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to MEX?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Mexico City (MEX).
How far is Dulles from Mexico City by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Mexico City (MEX) are 1,866 miles (3,003 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to MEX award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Houston (IAH) and Tampa (TPA). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









