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Low seasonSeptember
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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Flight from Los Angeles to Guadalajara

Flights from California to Mexico: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Mexico 
RichardFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-ZIHMay 2025
Bring a pen. The airline insists that you fill out customs forms but do not have pens. How much could a pen that also advertises for Alaskan Airlines possibly cost in relation to the cost of the fare?
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-SJDFeb 2025
When you are told to sit and fasten your seat belt doesn’t mean you can get up and use the bathroom. So, please for the love of god, use the bathroom prior to boarding :)
MorismaFlew with AeromexicoSFO-MEXAug 2024
Before you go, make sure you have ride to your destination
TeresaFlew with AeromexicoLAX-MEXAug 2024
Bring snacks for your fly. The fly only offers beverage.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-CUNMar 2024
SFO is pretty good to fly to Cancun. Alaska airlines was comfortable but the snacks are not the best at all. You should bring your own snacks/ food.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-PVRFeb 2024
Be prepared to wait for a long time in customs lines.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Mexico

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Mexico?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Mexico.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Mexico?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Mexico is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Mexico?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Mexico with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Mexico?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Mexico up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Mexico?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico is Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY), with an average flight price of $124.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $494. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $604 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $270 on average. Morning departures are around 97% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $573.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

    The cheapest ticket to Mexico from California found in the last 72 hours was to Monterrey, at $117 round-trip. The most popular route is Fresno (FAT) to Guadalajara (GDL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $138.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Mexico?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Mexico is July, when tickets cost $295 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $605 and $554 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Mexico?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Mexico, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Mexico?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Mexico takes 5h 01m, covering a distance of 1653 miles. The shortest route is Tijuana (TIJ) to San José del Cabo (SJD) with an average flight time of 2h 05m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Mexico?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cancún (33% of total searches to Mexico). The next most popular destinations are Mexico City (25%) and San José del Cabo (14%). Searches for flights to Puerto Vallarta (9%), to Guadalajara (8%) and to Cozumel (5%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

9/9Tue
1 stopViva
7h 25mTIJ-CUN
9/15Mon
1 stopViva
9h 55mCUN-TIJ
$159
9/19Fri
1 stopViva
7h 00mTIJ-CUN
9/29Mon
1 stopViva
9h 55mCUN-TIJ
$164
8/14Thu
nonstop
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
8/17Sun
1 stop
23h 54mCUN-TIJ
$185
8/15Fri
nonstop
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
8/20Wed
nonstop
4h 45mCUN-TIJ
$187
8/14Thu
nonstopVolaris
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
8/17Sun
nonstopVolaris
4h 29mCUN-TIJ
$188
8/15Fri
nonstopVolaris
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
8/20Wed
1 stopVolaris
8h 38mCUN-TIJ
$202
9/13Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 25mLAX-SJD
9/18Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 32mSJD-LAX
$238
9/13Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 34mLAX-SJD
9/18Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 32mSJD-LAX
$240
7/30Wed
1 stopAeromexico
5h 37mLAX-SJD
8/6Wed
nonstopAeromexico
2h 37mSJD-LAX
$252
8/30Sat
1 stopAeromexico
17h 19mTIJ-CUN
9/6Sat
1 stopAeromexico
8h 49mCUN-TIJ
$255

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Recent one-way flight deals

9/15Mon
nonstopViva
3h 20mLAX-GDL
$52
9/14Sun
nonstopViva
3h 20mLAX-GDL
$53
6/30Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 25mLAX-SJD
$74
6/30Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
13h 59mLAX-SJD
$79
8/17Sun
nonstopVolaris
3h 15mLAX-GDL
$79
7/12Sat
nonstopVolaris
3h 15mLAX-GDL
$83
8/4Mon
nonstopHawaiian Airlines
3h 11mSFO-SJD
$111
8/16Sat
1 stop
18h 06mLAX-MEX
$114
8/4Mon
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
14h 28mSFO-SJD
$115
10/3Fri
2 stops
8h 30mTIJ-CUN
$118

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Last minute flights from California to Mexico

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

6/17Tue
nonstopViva
4h 40mTIJ-CUN
8/21Thu
nonstopViva
4h 45mCUN-TIJ
$225
6/17Tue
multi-stopViva
7h 00mTIJ-CUN
8/21Thu
nonstopViva
4h 45mCUN-TIJ
$226
6/21Sat
nonstopVolaris
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
6/25Wed
multi-stopVolaris
7h 56mCUN-TIJ
$236
6/21Sat
nonstop
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
6/26Thu
multi-stop
19h 44mCUN-TIJ
$240
6/21Sat
nonstopVolaris
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
6/24Tue
multi-stopVolaris
16h 47mCUN-TIJ
$243
6/20Fri
nonstop
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
6/24Tue
multi-stop
23h 44mCUN-TIJ
$245
6/21Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 59mLAX-SJD
7/1Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 26mSJD-LAX
$267
6/17Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 25mLAX-SJD
6/27Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 04mSJD-LAX
$288
6/17Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 33mLAX-SJD
6/24Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 33mSJD-LAX
$314
6/21Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
6/26Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 33mSJD-LAX
$324

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