Booking flights to Mexico

 Ok, so, now is probably the right time to break it to you...

You can't quite fly directly to San Miguel de Allende.

But there's good news!

Three airports service San Miguel de Allende which means that there are many flight options at different prices:
Leon International Airport (BJX)
Queretaro (QRO)
​Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
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Cast a wide net and compare prices and itineraries for all 3. 
Leon International Airport (BJX), is closest international airport to San Miguel de Allende. However, Mexico City (MEX) may have a greater variety of international flights and lower prices.  Especially if you happen to find yourself with time to explore, Mexico City is an amazing, cosmopolitan city definitely worth a visit before or after heading to San Miguel.
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Most importantly, if you need any help planning logistics, please reach out.  We would love for you to join the celebration in Mexico, and we're happy to help make it work for you.  Just ask!

Travel tip:
You'll likely see Volaris and Interjet pop up in your flight searches.  Many of you may not have heard of these carriers, but they're essentially the Mexican equivalent of JetBlue.  We've flown both and have had great experiences with new planes.

Airport Transfers

When booking flights and transfers, be sure to keep travel times/distances in mind: Leon (BJX) is the closest/most convenient international airport, at 1.5 hours from San Miguel. Mexico City (MEX) is 3-4 hours from San Miguel (though is well connected by bus, see below), while domestic airport Queretaro (QRO) is approximately 1-1.5 hours (Queretaro bus station is about 45 minutes from SMA).
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You have many options in arranging your transfer to/from the airports surrounding San Miguel de Allende.  For those traveling from Leon Airport (BJX), we highly recommend using BookATour.  They will personally meet you at the airport and drop you at your accommodation in San Miguel.

​If you’re traveling in a group, or would like to carpool with other guests, please contact BookATour before booking transfers. They will be coordinating guest arrival/departure times to optimize pricing on transfers.  

BajioGo/Viajes San Miguel are other reputable options for shuttle service and also also service Mexico City, but the bus may be a more affordable option from MEX, see details below.  
Guests arriving in Mexico City can take a comfortable First Class PrimeraPlus bus from the Mexico City airport to San Miguel.  We took this bus during our visit, and can confirm that it was an easy and comfortable experience. For those of you staying for a few days in Mexico City before or after your trip to San Miguel, you can take direct First Class bus between SMA and Mexico City from Mexico City’s Norte Station. Both Primera Plus and ETN bus companies operate many buses to San Miguel daily from the Norte station, click here for more information.