Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Mexico City (MEX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for DTW→MEX. Lowest economy: 14,413 points + $140.86 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 36,000 points + $85.84 (Aeromexico Club Premier). Lowest first: 35,000 points + $82.85 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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DTW to MEX at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- To
- Licenciado Benito Juarez International, Mexico City, Mexico (MEX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Mexico City (MEX)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 14,413 pts + $140.86 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $82.85 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 227 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 18,000 pts + $85.84 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 287 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $62.85 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 107 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $63.04 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 180 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 319 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,600 pts + $62.85 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 322 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 23,061 pts + $140.86 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 220 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 94,500 pts + $85.84 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 3 | 261 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club PremierLowest observed | 36,000 pts + $85.84 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 285 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $70.75 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 319 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $92.34 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 47,418 pts + $140.86 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $82.85 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 245 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,100 pts + $62.85 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 319 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,124 pts + $164.66 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 70,100 pts + $62.85 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Aeromexico Club Premier, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $140.86 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $62.85 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $140.86 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Aeromexico Club Premier | 36,000 pts + $85.84 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $92.34 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $82.85 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 45,100 pts + $62.85 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 80,700 pts + $62.85 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 18,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 35 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 70,100 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates.
Best months to fly DTW to MEX on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (9 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (18 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (20 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (20 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (25 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (24 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (27 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (23 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 46,368 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 46,368 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 46,368 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 36,000 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 46,368 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 14,413 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 46,368 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 36,000 · Club Premier (9 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Detroit to Mexico City award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,413 points + $140.86 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 21:46 UTC). In business, 36,000 points + $85.84 with Aeromexico Club Premier. Aeromexico Club Premier showed business award space on 285 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 19:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DTW→MEX?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 327 dates, premium economy 220 dates, business 327 dates, first 12 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 287 dates, premium economy 261 dates, business 285 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 227 dates, first 245 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, first 322 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 319 dates, business 319 dates, first 319 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 180 dates, business 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 107 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DTW to MEX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DTW→MEX award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 14,413 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 36,000 points with Club Premier (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.