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$124+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Riviera Maya

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SAN — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$329
(Priceline)

One-way from

$124
(Orbitz)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$493
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:58 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2810:33 amCUN - SAN
2 stops15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$326
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:46 amSAN - CUN
1 stop25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/410:33 amCUN - SAN
2 stops15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/108:00 amSAN - CUN
1 stop23h 56mFrontier
Tue 6/1711:04 amCUN - SAN
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/89:40 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Tue 6/178:00 amCUN - SAN
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/29$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/1710:25 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/207:50 amCUN - SAN
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$417
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:15 amSAN - CUN
1 stop8h 41mAeromexico
Thu 10/168:15 amCUN - SAN
1 stop11h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$440
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/189:55 amSAN - CUN
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Wed 6/253:05 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$474
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:25 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop14h 50mJetBlue
Fri 6/135:40 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop18h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$476
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 10/305:56 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/45:15 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 11/27:58 pmSAN - CZM
2 stops15h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/63:05 pmCZM - SAN
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/27:40 pmSAN - CZM
2 stops15h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/52:25 pmCZM - SAN
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$663
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:15 amSAN - CZM
2 stops28h 00mAeromexico
Sat 12/201:11 pmCZM - SAN
2 stops12h 19mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$957

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Riviera Maya

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sat 5/24

6:58 pm-11:13 am

2 stops14h 15m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

10:33 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$326

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Wed 5/28

11:46 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 34m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

10:33 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$336

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Tue 6/10

8:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop23h 56m

Cancun

Tue 6/17

11:04 am-10:58 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$385

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sun 6/8

6:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Cancun

Fri 6/13

8:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$405

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sat 5/17

10:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 05m

Cancun

Tue 5/20

7:50 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$417

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Mon 7/21

9:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop10h 30m

Cancun

Thu 7/24

4:20 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$455

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Wed 6/18

9:55 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Cancun

Wed 6/25

3:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$474

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Thu 6/5

8:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Cancun

Fri 6/13

5:40 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 52m

$476

San DiegoCozumel

SAN - CZM

SANCZM

San Diego

Mon 10/6

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Cozumel

Sat 10/18

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$580

San DiegoCozumel

SAN - CZM

SANCZM

San Diego

Mon 10/13

7:21 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Cozumel

Thu 10/16

1:21 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$663

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Riviera Maya

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Riviera Maya (average of $360). Flying from San Diego to Riviera Maya in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 ETW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Riviera Maya as you normally would.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico from San Diego to Riviera Maya. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Riviera Maya?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Riviera Maya. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $188 and $198, respectively.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Riviera Maya (average of $360). Flying from San Diego to Riviera Maya in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Riviera Maya

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Riviera Maya. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$216Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$317Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$333Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$515Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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