A new fare war seems to have started in Dublin, with all three alliances – Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and Oneworld – selling business class tickets to Mexico City for less than €1,450. You can either fly with Air Canada via Toronto, KLM via Amsterdam, Air France via Paris, Iberia via Madrid or British Airways via London.
The cheap prices can be found between January 5 and March 31. We’ll redirect you to our flight search, where you’ll have an overview of all options. From there, you can either be redirected to the cheapest OTA or to the airlines’ booking site.
While the cheapest option is flying with Air Canada, the KLM flights may be the better option, as Air Canada’s routing only offers lie-flat seats on the 7 hours until Toronto, while putting you in recliner seats on the 5-hour flight between Toronto and Mexico. KLM, on the other hand, would fly you almost 12 hours from Amsterdam to Mexico City in its Boeing 787 lie-flat seats. Also, you won’t have to pay for the Canadian eTA for transit. Flying with Air France, British Airways, or Iberia is also a good option.
Search & Book
The fare war is evident when looking at the fare rules, as both Air Canada and KLM/Air France have almost identical fare rules, stating that the deal expires on October 31, 2022 and is valid for flights between January 5 and March 31. Your trip also has to include a Sunday.
Iberia and British Airways, on the other hand, only have the Sunday rule in its fare rules, but no other restrictions. However, checking the availability on Google Flights, you see that their cheapest dates are also between January 5 and March 31.
These flights can be booked on the airlines’ websites (Air Canada, KLM, Air France, Iberia, British Airways). While KLM and Air France offer the cheapest price on their site, you can find cheaper prices for the other airlines on our Travel-Dealz flight search.
Mileage
Air Canada issues these tickets in booking class P, meaning that you’d get:
- 21,144 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 21,144 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 21,144 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 15,860 Award Miles + 3,172 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 15,860 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 15,860 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 15,860 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 15,860 Award Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 15,860 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 15,860 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 13,744 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 13,214 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 13,214 Award Miles + 6,608 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 13,214 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 10,572 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,572 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 10,572 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 10,572 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
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KLM and Air France issue the feeder flights within Europe in booking class J, and the long-haul flights in booking class Z. Flying with KLM via Amsterdam would get you:
- 27,684 Award Miles + 280 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 24,748 RDM + 3,804 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 18,562 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 16,802 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 16,302 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 16,052 Miles on ITA Volare
- 15,934 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 15,934 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 15,802 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 15,802 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 15,700 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 15,468 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 15,468 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 15,468 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 12,608 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 5,680 Award Miles + 102 XP on Flying Blue
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Last but not least, Iberia and British issue the flights in booking class I. Flying with Iberia via Madrid would get you:
- 19,614 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 19,614 Points on Finnair Plus
- 16,346 Avios + 102 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 16,346 AsiaMiles + 200 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 16,346 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 16,346 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 16,346 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 16,346 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 16,346 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 13,076 Points + 26 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 9,154 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
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The Airlines’ Business Classes
The Canadian Star Alliance member Air Canada has three business class versions: an old one, which is mostly disappearing, and two modern versions. We can recommend the flights in the Boeing 787, as you’ll be guaranteed a business class experience which is up to the current expectations. Travel-Dealz founder Johannes flew from Copenhagen to Toronto with the 787-Dreamliner and was generally very satisfied.
By now, modern seats have also become the norm at KLM. Its business class is definitely not a bad choice, also thanks to the good service. Like many other airlines, the Boeing 787 always has the newest business class seats installed.
Let’s start with the negatives: Not only is Air France’s service usually below average (especially between meals), but their Business Light fare makes things even worse. Only 1 piece of luggage is included, and lounge access costs extra (except on flights to the US). On a positive note, almost all of their planes are equipped with a modern 1-2-1 business class by now.
Iberia is one of the few airlines that has the same product on (almost) all long-haul planes. Merely a few A350s have a different CL6720 seat, which are basically modern suites. But even with the other seats, you always have direct access to the aisle. The seats which are directly next to the aisle (in every 2nd row), however, only offer limited privacy. In total, it’s a very good product – also thanks to the good food and in-flight entertainment.
Destination
Hotel prices in Mexico City usually start at roughly €30, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Mexico City
Mexico City offers a rich mix of history and culture, with landmarks like the Zócalo, Chapultepec Park, Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, and the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan nearby. The local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted in most places. The city is affordable for many travellers, though prices can be higher in tourist-heavy areas. The weather is mild year-round, with warm summers and cooler winters, though air pollution can sometimes be an issue, especially in the winter months.
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Information & Tips for Mexico
Mexico offers diverse attractions such as the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, the beaches of Cancún and Playa del Carmen, and vibrant cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is useful in smaller towns. Prices are generally affordable, with a wide range depending on location and type of service. The climate varies from tropical along the coasts to more temperate inland, with the dry season from November to April being the most popular time to visit.
Mexico’s transport infrastructure varies widely. In major cities like Mexico City, public transit includes a large metro system, buses, and taxis, though congestion and safety concerns can be issues. Ride-hailing apps are popular in urban areas. Between cities, long-distance buses are common, affordable, and cover most routes, while domestic flights offer faster but more expensive options. Road conditions outside major highways can be uneven, and travel times may be long.
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