Economy award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Mexico City (MEX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 7 programs for DTW→MEX. Lowest: 14,413 points + $140.86 with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed economy award space on 327 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 14,413 pts + $140.86
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Programs with space
- 7 of 7
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 327
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 18,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on DTW→MEX, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $140.86 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $140.86 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $82.85 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 18,000 pts + $85.84 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $62.85 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $63.04 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $62.85 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,600 pts + $62.85 | 3 | 1 stop | 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 economy award space
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 18,500 points; nonstop space on 35 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 35,600 miles; nonstop space on 322 dates.
Best months for economy from DTW to MEX
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 15 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 28 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,413 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 8 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
- Aeromexico (AM): Aeromexico Club Premier
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity and United MileagePlus
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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Questions about economy award flights from DTW to MEX
What's the lowest economy award from Detroit to Mexico City?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on DTW→MEX?
Air Canada Aeroplan (327 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (227 dates), Aeromexico Club Premier (287 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (107 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (180 dates), United MileagePlus (319 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (322 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from DTW to MEX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 18,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop economy space on 35 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from DTW to MEX?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 14,413 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.