As of January 26th all American travelers returning to the United States must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 antigen test before being allowed to board the plane. In response to the new testing requirement, many Mexico airports have set up new on-site labs that can provide travelers with the tests they will need to return home.
Here is the list so far of all airports in Mexico that are providing rapid antigen testing for U.S. travelers.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport
U.S. travelers can get a covid-19 antigen test at the Puerto Vallarta International airport. The cost of the antigen test will be 450 pesos ($22 USD).
PCR tests for other international travelers will cost 1,450 pesos ($72 USD).
The airport is recommending all travelers that wish to get tested should add a minimum of 1 hour to their airport arrival time.
Guadalajara International Airport
The Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) will provide Americans with covid-19 antigen testing at the Guadalajara International Airport. The cost of the antigen test will be 450 pesos ($22 USD).
PCR tests for other international travelers will cost 1,450 pesos ($72 USD). Travelers that wish to get tested should add a minimum of 1 hour to their airport arrival time.
Los Cabos International Airport
U.S. travelers may get a covid-19 antigen testing at the Los Cabos International Airport. The cost of the antigen test will be 450 pesos ($22 USD).
PCR tests for other international travelers will cost 1,450 pesos ($72 USD).
GAP is recommending all travelers that wish to get tested add a minimum of 1 hour to their airport arrival time.
Mexico City
The airport currently does not have testing for American travelers returning home. Those that are flying with Aeromexico and Delta are able to schedule an appointment for drive though or at home/hotel testing in Mexico City by calling +52 55 8650 8509. Prices are discounted for passengers flying with the two airlines.
Cancun International Airport
The Cancun International Airport now has on-site antigen testing at both departure gates for American travelers returning home.
The cost of the test is $290.00 pesos ($14.35 USD)
The clinic is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily and results take about 30 minutes.
Enter Terminal 3, turn right and walk to the end.
There are no PCR tests available.
The Cancun International Airport is warning guests that the test labs are a last resort. Due to the very high volume of U.S. passengers passing through the airport long lines and delays can be expected.
American travelers are strongly encouraged to have their antigen covid test done before arriving at the airport.
Most major resort chains in Cancun are offering free testing and over 70% of smaller hotels are offering on-site testing for a small fee. There are also dozens of clinics that offer mobile testing that can be completed in the comfort of your hotel room or alternative accommodation.
Mazatlán International Airport
As of Tuesday, January 26, the Centro Norte Airport Group, OMA, will begin to offer COVID-19 tests at the international airports in Mazatlán and Culiacán to passengers traveling to the United States.
The antigen tests will take a maximum of 30 minutes to get the results.
Additional Mexico Airports Offering Covid-19 Antigen Test For American Travelers
- Acapulco
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Durango
- Guadalajara
- Guanajuato
- Hermosillo
- La Paz
- Los Mochis
- Manzanillo
- Mexicali
- Monterrey
- Morelia
- San Luis Potosí
- Tampico, Torreón
- Tijuana
- Zacatecas
- Zihuatanejo
Travel Off Path Tip
Travel Off Path recommends only using airport testing as a last resort or if you arriving at the airport extremely early. There are so many variables that could cause you to miss your flight including long lines, test result delays and positive results.
Get a test in the comfort of your accommodation to avoid crowds and line ups using the many mobile services available here.
What If Travelers Test Positive At The Airport?
Any traveler who tests positive at the airport or before boarding their flight home will have to quarantine for 14 days in Mexico at their own expense.
Many large resorts are offering free quarantines for hotel guests that test positive.
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Dominika
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
We are going to Frankfurt with a transfer in USA. Do we need a test as well? We are waiting 2 hours in Houston for the next flight.
Kashlee Kucheran
Thursday 28th of January 2021
I would assume you will need one
Peter
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
It's not just the US that requires testing, Canada also, and yes, Canadians comprise a major portion of the Mexican travel industry. I really appreciate all the timely updates on this site however, your authors do tend to be US centric!
Trevor Kucheran
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
We have wrote an article for all of Mexico including Americans and Canadians. Here is the link
Grant Boden
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
And for Canadians?
Trevor Kucheran
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
We have wrote an article for all of Mexico including Americans and Canadians. Here is the link
Liberty
Wednesday 27th of January 2021
Will just fly internally to Tijuana or Ciudad Juarez and bypass this BS. A false positive could completely wreck you and over nothing. The cabal wants us plebs to stop traveling...well screw them.