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$79+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEX
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$640

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2910:03 amSAN - SJD
Nonstop2h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/53:34 pmSJD - SAN
Nonstop2h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/29$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/128:30 amSAN - SJD
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/1912:40 pmSJD - SAN
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$277
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1612:00 pmSAN - SJD
Nonstop2h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/2011:46 amSJD - SAN
Nonstop2h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$278
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:20 amSAN - PVR
2 stops13h 39mAeromexico
Wed 8/208:35 pmPVR - SAN
2 stops19h 44mAeromexico
Deal found 6/29$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 11/106:45 amSAN - SJD
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/182:11 pmSJD - SAN
2 stops10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/116:47 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops15h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/142:56 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/165:00 pmSAN - SJD
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/201:16 pmSJD - SAN
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 7/307:50 amSAN - PVR
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Wed 8/61:25 pmPVR - SAN
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/116:20 amSAN - SJD
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Fri 8/152:25 pmSJD - SAN
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/30$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/297:30 pmSAN - PVR
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/510:49 amPVR - SAN
1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 10/212:23 pmSAN - GDL
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/710:20 amGDL - SAN
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 9/214:42 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/262:25 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$303

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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 July 1, 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 DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Tue 7/29

10:03 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 8/5

3:34 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$276

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Tue 8/12

8:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 8/19

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$277

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Sat 8/16

12:00 pm-2:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 8/20

11:46 am-1:57 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$278

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 8/13

6:20 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 8/20

8:35 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$278

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Mon 8/11

6:47 pm-11:27 am

2 stops15h 40m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Thu 8/14

2:56 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$281

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Sat 8/16

5:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 25m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 8/20

1:16 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$289

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Wed 7/30

7:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Wed 8/6

1:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$290

San DiegoSan José del Cabo

SAN - SJD

SANSJD

San Diego

Mon 8/11

6:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 8/15

2:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$292

San DiegoPuerto Vallarta

SAN - PVR

SANPVR

San Diego

Tue 7/29

7:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops13h 19m

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Tue 8/5

10:49 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 20m

$295

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sun 9/21

4:42 pm-10:56 am

1 stop16h 14m

Cancun

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$303

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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 $388). Flying from San Diego to Mexico 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 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 July 1, 2025.

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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,539 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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. 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Mexico (average of $388). Flying from San Diego to Mexico 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 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$163Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$170Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$217Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$274Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$278Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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