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$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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEX
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 March 30, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/1612:25 pm
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop24h 14m
Frontier
Thu 4/231:01 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$263
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/59:37 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Tue 5/123:39 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/116:35 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:54 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop9h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$271
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:37 am
SAN
-
CUN
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Mon 5/113:39 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/112:25 pm
SAN
-
CUN
2 stops19h 05m
Frontier
Tue 5/53:39 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop19h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/124:17 pm
SAN
-
CUN
2 stops19h 50m
Frontier
Tue 5/1910:25 am
CUN
-
SAN
2 stops24h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/49:00 pm
SAN
-
CUN
2 stops13h 04m
Frontier
Sun 5/103:39 pm
CUN
-
SAN
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 5/131:16 pm
SAN
-
MZT
1 stop23h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/201:10 pm
MZT
-
SAN
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$302
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/22:12 pm
SAN
-
CUN
2 stops17h 12m
Frontier
Fri 5/81:14 pm
CUN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 4/253:19 pm
SAN
-
MEX
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/28:40 am
MEX
-
SAN
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 5/910:07 pm
SAN
-
MEX
1 stop20h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/168:40 am
MEX
-
SAN
1 stop25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/67:34 pm
SAN
-
MEX
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:40 am
MEX
-
SAN
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$318

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 March 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Frontier)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$607

Good round-trip deal

$372 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. 12% potential increase in price ($89 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 March 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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Mexico that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sat 5/16

6:25 am-2:29 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Cancun

Sun 5/24

11:05 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$305

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Sat 4/25

11:42 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 48m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 5/2

8:40 am-8:04 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$321

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 8/26

6:15 am-10:01 pm

2 stops14h 46m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 9/2

10:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$354

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 7/18

6:20 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Sat 7/25

3:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$354

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:59 am-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 6/9

9:15 am-7:16 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$354

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Mon 9/14

2:50 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$354
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:22 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 22m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 5/6

3:47 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$355

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Wed 5/13

10:07 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Cancun

Wed 5/20

11:04 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$360

San DiegoGuadalajara

SAN - GDL

SANGDL

San Diego

Mon 4/27

8:38 am-7:12 pm

2 stops33h 34m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 5/4

6:19 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$364

San DiegoGuadalajara

SAN - GDL

SANGDL

San Diego

Thu 5/28

1:38 pm-12:00 am

1 stop9h 22m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 6/4

10:25 am-9:12 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$372

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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, May 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 March 30, 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 March 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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?

    Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Mexico in just under 7h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 01m. The distance between San Diego and Mexico is about 1110 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $108. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, 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, May 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Mexico

Discover the top 8 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$275Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeromexicoCheapest$311Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$322Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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