Any issues flying to Mexico City then Cancun?

[Mr. Kingsfan]

Been looking at rates and have noticed that most of the flights that are available from San Francisco airport fly either to Mexico City or Guadalejara, then to Cancun. Has anyone ever had any issues flying to these airports and changing planes? I have never had to connect outside the U.S.

[Vanessa]

I've flown from Chicago to Cancun via Mexico City before. No issues at all. Just go online and familiarize yourself with the layout of the airport. You arrive in the International Hall and you will have to go through Immigration.

Once you leave the Customs area, they may ask where your luggage is, but just explain that you are flying on to Cancun and your luggage was checked through.

Once you exit the International Hall, go left and find the Hall your plane will be departing from (mine was Hall B). When you arrive in Cancun, your luggage will be marked with an orange sticker indicating that it has not gone through Customs yet. They will ask you to hit the Red/Green light. And then you can proceed.

[Libby]

What Vanessa said, but I think Mexico City can be pretty confusing. If you have a tendency to just follow all the ther gringos off the plane without paying much attention to where you're going, you may not be able to do that in Mexico City. It probably depends on which airline you take. We've always flown with Mexicana through Mexico City, and almost all the passengers are Mexicans.

As soon as you get through Immigration (look for the Migracion signs), find the hall that Vanessa mentioned. This is the only place where you can find out which gate you're at. It's a little bit of an adventure.

[1hotmama]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kingsfan

Been looking at rates and have noticed that most of the flights that are available from San Francisco airport fly either to Mexico City or Guadalejara, then to Cancun. Has anyone ever had any issues flying to these airports and changing planes? I have never had to connect outside the U.S.

so does this mean you are trying to make it in july/aug?

[Dan-0]

I don't find Mexico City airport much different than, say, Houston or Miami. However, it does have a history and a reputation of being worked by pickpockets and thieves. Guard your valuables and your carry-on. My wife had a little bag stolen in the bathroom there a few years ago.

[Mr. Kingsfan]

Thanks for the information. I guess my biggest concern when I think about it, is changing planes in Mexico without being fluent in Spanish. I supposed that information is readily enough in English. It would be Mexicana airlines as well.

[Mr. Kingsfan]

Originally Posted by 1hotmama

so does this mean you are trying to make it in july/aug?

Would love to, but I was thinking October. It would be more for our anniversary. I actually had planned to buy the tickets, book the hotel, and plan everything and just suprise Nette. I am horrible at keeping things to myself like that, so I just told her. Gots to keep Mama happy right??

[kingsfan]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kingsfan

Would love to, but I was thinking October. It would be more for our anniversary. I actually had planned to buy the tickets, book the hotel, and plan everything and just suprise Nette. I am horrible at keeping things to myself like that, so I just told her. Gots to keep Mama happy right??

thanks honey, you sure do know how to keep me happy, you rock!

[1hotmama]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kingsfan

Would love to, but I was thinking October. It would be more for our anniversary. I actually had planned to buy the tickets, book the hotel, and plan everything and just suprise Nette. I am horrible at keeping things to myself like that, so I just told her. Gots to keep Mama happy right??

Have you read my signature!

[Mr. Kingsfan]

Originally Posted by 1hotmama

Have you read my signature!

I am usually just staring at your avatar, but I did happen to glance down once and see your signature

[kingsfan]

Originally Posted by kingsfan

thanks honey, you sure do know how to keep me happy, you rock!

Thanks for the new countdown

[kingsfan]

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