Mexicana adds red-eye flight to Mexico City

Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's second largest carrier, has added a new flight to the Mexican capital.

Starting in December, Mexicana will offer a red-eye flight from Portland, Oregon via Guadalajara, Mexico.

The flight will leave Portland at 12:30 am, arrive in Guadalajara around seven the following morning, and finally touch down in Mexico City just after nine o'clock in the morning.

A return flight is also available, but does not go overnight. The Mexico City to Portland route leaves the capital at six pm, arrives in Guadalajara at eight pm and touches down in Portland at 11 o'clock at night.

The announcement is great news to those living in the north-west United States looking for a cheap airfare to explore Mexico.

Earlier, Alaska Airlines announced several new direct routes from the West Coast to Mexico City, originating from Seattle and Los Angeles. Similar to Mexicana, Alaska also plans to have a route from Portland by October.

While most routes from the United States tend to service holiday resorts like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, and Acapulco, travelers can now explore the wild, 25 million strong Mexican capital and nearby Teotihuacan, home to some of Mexico's most impressive Aztec temples.

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