Teotihuacan · from Mexico City
Hot air balloon Mexico City price in 2026
A hot air balloon ride from Mexico City costs from MX$2,100 (about US$115) to MX$3,750 (about US$205) per person in 2026. The price depends on three things: hotel pickup, breakfast and whether you share the basket.
Updated 2026-09-30 · Prices in Mexican pesos
Price of every balloon package
| Package | Price per person | About | Hotel pickup | Breakfast | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise | MX$2,100 | US$115 | +MX$1,500 pp | No | 3 hours |
| Traditional Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan | MX$2,300 | US$126 | +MX$1,500 pp | No | 4 hours |
| Birthday Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan | MX$2,300 | US$126 | +MX$1,500 pp | No | 4 hours |
| Balloon Flight + Breakfast inside a Cave | MX$2,590 | US$142 | +MX$1,500 pp | Yes | 6 hours |
| All Inclusive from Mexico City: Balloon, Transport and Cave Breakfast | MX$3,700 | US$202 | Included | Yes | 8.5 hours |
| Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 to 8 Travelers | MX$3,750 | US$205 | +MX$1,500 pp | No | 5 hours |
We charge in Mexican pesos. Dollar figures use 18.3 MXN per US$ and only give you an idea; your bank converts the final amount.
Add-ons you can buy at checkout
| Add-on | Price | Charged | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round-trip transport from Mexico City | MX$1,500 | per person | Hotel pickup around 4:30 AM and return to the city. Included in the All Inclusive package. |
| Breakfast inside a cave (La Gruta) | MX$550 | per person | Traditional Mexican breakfast after landing. Included in the cave breakfast and All Inclusive packages. |
| Professional photo package | MX$2,000 | per booking | A photographer follows your flight from take-off to the toast. |
| Drone video | MX$2,000 | per booking | Your balloon filmed from the air over the pyramids, edited and ready to share. |
| Photos + drone video | MX$3,500 | per booking | Both, for MX$500 less than buying them separately. |
What the price includes
- A 45 to 60 minute flight at sunriseEvery package flies over the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon.
- An AFAC-certified pilotMexico's civil aviation agency licenses every pilot who flies paying passengers.
- Passenger insuranceEvery ticket includes it, with no add-on fee.
- A toast on landingSparkling wine, or premium wine on the private flight.
- Free weather reschedulingNo limit on how many times the weather moves your flight.
What the price does not include
The price does not include the INAH admission ticket to walk the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, which you buy at the site entrance. Tips for the pilot, crew and driver are optional. Only the All Inclusive package includes hotel pickup and breakfast.
How to pay less
- Book the sunrise balloon ride for MX$2,100 if you can drive to Teotihuacan.
- Book the All Inclusive instead of adding transport and breakfast separately: MX$2,100 + MX$1,500 + MX$550 adds up to MX$4,150, and the All Inclusive costs MX$3,700.
- Reserve with 50% to hold your seats without paying everything upfront.
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Teotihuacan · from Mexico City
Teotihuacan · from Mexico City
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
3 hours Free weather reschedule InsuredFrom MX$2,100per person · about US$115
Teotihuacan · from Mexico City
Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 to 8 Travelers
5 hours · Private group Free weather reschedule InsuredFrom MX$3,750per person · about US$205
Teotihuacan · from Mexico City
Balloon Flight + Breakfast inside a Cave
6 hours · Breakfast Free weather reschedule InsuredFrom MX$2,590per person · about US$142Frequently asked questions
How much is a hot air balloon ride in Mexico City?
A hot air balloon ride from Mexico City costs from MX$2,100 per person for the flight only, and MX$3,700 per person with hotel pickup and breakfast. A private balloon costs MX$3,750 per person for 2 to 8 travelers.
Is the price per person or per balloon?
Every price is per person. The private balloon also charges per person, with a minimum of 2 travelers, so a couple pays MX$7,500.
Do you charge a card fee?
No. The online checkout charges no card surcharge. You pay the price you see, in Mexican pesos.
Can I pay in US dollars?
No. We charge in Mexican pesos, and your card or PayPal converts the amount to your currency.
Is the Teotihuacan entrance ticket included?
No. The INAH admission ticket to the archaeological zone is not included in any balloon package.