Mexico

$123+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Mexico

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEX
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Mexico

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:14 am
SAN
-
SJD
Nonstop2h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/152:42 pm
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/912:49 pm
SAN
-
PVR
Nonstop3h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/1212:44 pm
PVR
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:15 am
SAN
-
SJD
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/132:42 pm
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/88:19 pm
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/119:53 am
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:15 am
SAN
-
SJD
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
Fri 4/2411:40 am
SJD
-
SAN
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:25 am
SAN
-
PVR
Nonstop2h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/12:12 pm
PVR
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/108:25 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop24h 51m
Frontier
Tue 3/179:53 am
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:00 am
SAN
-
SJD
2 stops12h 29m
Delta
Tue 3/2411:35 am
SJD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:41 pm
SAN
-
PVR
1 stop16h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 4/221:29 pm
PVR
-
SAN
1 stop11h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$312
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/86:25 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop26h 51m
Frontier
Wed 3/119:53 am
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$313
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/33:20 pm
SAN
-
MEX
1 stop6h 35m
Aeromexico
Wed 3/48:05 am
MEX
-
SAN
2 stops16h 59m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/10$314
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/86:25 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop26h 51m
Frontier
Tue 3/179:53 am
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$316

Find flight deals from San Diego to Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$657

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
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From San Diego to Mexico
One-way flight from San Diego to Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($80 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 February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Mexico.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Mexico.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Mexico that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Mexico that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Tue 3/10

9:15 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 26m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 3/11

11:31 am-1:56 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$298

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sun 4/19

11:03 am-3:03 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 5/1

2:12 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$298

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Mon 4/13

9:07 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop17h 27m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 4/16

10:40 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$302

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 4/7

12:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$312

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Sun 3/22

10:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 29m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 3/25

3:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$312

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Tue 3/3

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/4

8:05 am-11:04 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$314

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop30h 52m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 3/12

12:44 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$314

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:58 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop21h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/18

8:10 am-12:08 am

1 stop16h 58m

$320

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 5/15

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$322

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:15 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Mon 5/11

10:41 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$322

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Mexico

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Mexico

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Mexico (average of $77). Flying from San Diego to Mexico in January is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 MX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Mexico, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico. 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. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Mexico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Mexico. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Mexico?

    If you book a flight to Mexico from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Mexico?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico can get you from San Diego to Mexico in just under 2h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 14m. The distance between San Diego and Mexico is about 803 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $107. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Mexico for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Mexico?

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Mexico 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Mexico (average of $77). Flying from San Diego to Mexico in January is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Mexico

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Mexico. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$192Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$276Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeromexicoCheapest$311Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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