How Many Points to Fly to Mexico City? (2026)

🇲🇽 A round-trip economy award to Mexico City costs about 25,000 points through alaska. Business class runs about 55,000 points. Hotels start around 15,000 points per night.

25,000
Economy · round trip
55,000
Business · round trip
15,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through alaska

Aeromexico via Alaska Miles or direct on American/Delta.

One of the cheapest award flights from the US. Alaska and Avios both price it at 20-30K economy.

Economy, round trip25,000 points
Business, round trip55,000 points
Best transfer partneralaska
RouteAeromexico via Alaska Miles or direct on American/Delta

The hotel: 15,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Park Hyatt Mexico City, bookable through World of Hyatt. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate15,000 points / night
ProgramWorld of Hyatt
PropertyPark Hyatt Mexico City

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See live prices for Park Hyatt Mexico City and nearby hotels, then decide if points or cash wins.

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to alaska or World of Hyatt, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Ink Business Unlimited
$0 annual fee · 75,000-point bonus after $6,000 in 3 months
Best no-fee business card. 1.5x on everything, 75K bonus transferable to all Chase partners when paired with CSP or CSR. Zero annual fee. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95 annual fee · 70,000-point bonus after $3,000 in 3 months
Best Alaska Mileage Plan earner. Alaska miles are incredibly valuable — partner awards include Fiji Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines at low rates. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Mexico City?

A round-trip economy award costs about 25,000 points when you transfer to alaska. Business class runs about 55,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Mexico City with points?

Transfer flexible points to alaska and book through their award search. Aeromexico via Alaska Miles or direct on American/Delta. One of the cheapest award flights from the US. Alaska and Avios both price it at 20-30K economy.

How many points per night for a hotel in Mexico City?

Around 15,000 points per night through World of Hyatt. A standout redemption is Park Hyatt Mexico City. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Mexico City?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to alaska and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for two round-trip economy tickets. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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