Mexico

$111+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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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 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:24 am
SAN
-
TIJ
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 3/72:50 pm
TIJ
-
SAN
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/39:22 am
SAN
-
SJD
Nonstop2h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/63:47 pm
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 CheapOair 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
Fri 5/83:50 pm
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$302
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1112:42 pm
SAN
-
SJD
Nonstop2h 24m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/1810:40 am
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 26m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/25$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/129:30 am
SAN
-
SJD
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/151:05 pm
SJD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/27$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:03 am
SAN
-
PVR
Nonstop3h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/162:12 pm
PVR
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/28$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/142:12 pm
SAN
-
MEX
1 stop28h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/218:40 am
MEX
-
SAN
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:01 am
SAN
-
SJD
2 stops11h 24m
Delta
Wed 5/206:00 am
SJD
-
SAN
2 stops17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/27$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:30 am
SAN
-
PVR
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 4/151:53 pm
PVR
-
SAN
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:49 pm
SAN
-
MEX
1 stop22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:20 am
MEX
-
SAN
2 stops17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/193:47 pm
SAN
-
SJD
1 stop21h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/243:50 pm
SJD
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:38 am
SAN
-
PVR
Nonstop2h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/73:45 pm
PVR
-
SAN
1 stop21h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/26$314

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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$657

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 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 ($81 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Mexico that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Sun 4/19

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 4/22

2:00 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:15 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 5/1

3:25 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sun 5/3

10:38 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 5/7

3:45 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$314

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Fri 4/24

10:25 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 4/30

2:12 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$328

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Thu 4/23

9:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 4/27

11:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$331

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:05 am-10:25 pm

2 stops12h 20m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$332

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Sun 5/3

8:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops13h 45m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 5/13

11:32 am-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$332

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Sat 4/11

11:12 am-3:12 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Fri 4/17

2:12 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$338

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 4/29

10:05 am-11:20 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 5/6

4:13 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$352

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Fri 4/10

9:10 am-11:34 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 4/14

3:44 pm-9:51 am

1 stop18h 07m

$363

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Mexico

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 28, 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 28, 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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Mexico in just under 3h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 30m. 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 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$207Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$276Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeromexicoCheapest$311Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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