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$87+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Mexico

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SAN — MEX
janv. 27 — févr. 31
mar. 1/27
mar. 2/3
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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 décembre 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mer. 12/3111:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
ven. 1/91:42 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mer. 12/3111:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/125:45 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop18h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mer. 12/3111:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
sam. 1/101:06 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop20h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mer. 12/316:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
lun. 1/125:32 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/27$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/286:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
mar. 12/305:25 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/26$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/296:30 amSAN - SJD
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
jeu. 1/112:49 pmSJD - SAN
1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 12/276:55 pmSAN - PVR
1 stop17h 11mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/301:34 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$415
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mar. 12/3011:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
dim. 1/111:42 pmPVR - SAN
Nonstop2h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mar. 12/3011:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/125:45 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop18h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
dim. 12/286:15 amSAN - PVR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
jeu. 1/13:45 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/27$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mar. 12/3011:11 amSAN - PVR
Nonstop3h 00mAlaska Airlines
sam. 1/101:06 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop20h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 12/276:15 amSAN - SJD
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
mer. 12/312:22 pmSJD - SAN
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$439

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 décembre 28, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$819

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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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 décembre 28, 2025.
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 DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

dim. 2/15

12:49 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

ven. 3/20

2:12 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$297

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

mar. 2/17

12:49 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mer. 3/18

2:12 pm-4:21 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$297

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

mar. 3/3

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mer. 3/4

8:05 am-11:04 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$304

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

dim. 1/25

6:35 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

mer. 1/28

11:42 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$304

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

mar. 3/24

9:10 am-11:34 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

sam. 3/28

10:40 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$307

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

lun. 2/23

7:25 pm-11:31 am

1 stop15h 06m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

ven. 2/27

4:56 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$312

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

lun. 1/19

7:50 pm-11:32 am

1 stop14h 42m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

ven. 1/23

12:36 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$312

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

dim. 1/25

6:35 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

jeu. 1/29

3:58 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$312

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

mar. 1/20

8:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 31m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

jeu. 1/22

2:42 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$312

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

jeu. 3/5

9:08 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop14h 39m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

mar. 3/10

12:44 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$312

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 décembre 28, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Mexico, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Mexico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Mexico. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Mexico flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 décembre 28, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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, Aeromexico, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Mexico in just under 3h. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 06m. 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 United Airlines, 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?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - San José del Cabo Los Cabos, San Diego - Cancun or San Diego - Puerto Vallarta Ordaz when deciding on the best route 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 décembre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$170Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$203Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$274Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$276Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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