Mexico City

$130+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Mexico City (MEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in May or April, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$610
From San Diego to Mexico City Benito Juarez
One-way flight from San Diego to Mexico City Benito Juarez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Mexico City

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:50 pmSAN - MEX
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/2411:45 amMEX - SAN
1 stop7h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$349
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:25 amSAN - MEX
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Mon 9/811:45 amMEX - SAN
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$446
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/206:15 amSAN - MEX
1 stop15h 35mAir Canada
Mon 6/236:30 amMEX - SAN
1 stop16h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$501
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:17 amSAN - MEX
2 stops16h 23mAeromexico
Sat 7/121:20 pmMEX - SAN
1 stop10h 34mAeromexico
Deal found 6/10$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Mexico City that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Fri 6/20

5:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 6/24

11:45 am-6:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$349

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/8

11:45 am-11:04 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$446

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Tue 9/2

6:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/12

8:35 am-10:54 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$494

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Fri 6/20

6:15 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 6/23

6:30 am-9:53 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$501

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Wed 8/27

8:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$130

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Sun 7/27

6:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$270

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Sun 7/27

8:44 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$337

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Thu 6/19

6:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$392

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Wed 6/18

7:33 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$437

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Sun 6/15

6:15 am-8:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$462

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Mexico City is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from San Diego to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Mexico City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Aeromexico and United Airlines from San Diego to Mexico City to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Mexico City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($446), Aeromexico ($494), and Air Canada ($501) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Mexico City. Frontier is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Mexico City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $270 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $337 and Delta from $392 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from San Diego to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Mexico City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$561Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$567Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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