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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Mexico 
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 :)
HectorFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-GDLOct 2024
You should fly on Alaska airlines. When I arrived at LAX I was confused where I should check in, but an employee from Alaska Airlines quickly assisted me, took my documentation and in 5 minutes I was checked in and my luggage at the counter right away. Talk about having a zero stress check in.
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 AirlinesSJC-GDLJan 2024
Aeromexico has been solid for me in the past.
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 $98.

  • 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 $504. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $625 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 106% 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 $595.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

    The cheapest ticket to Mexico from California found in the last 72 hours was to Monterrey, at $43 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo (SJD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $127.

  • 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 $345 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $605 and $565 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 20m, covering a distance of 1644 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 (35% of total searches to Mexico). The next most popular destinations are Mexico City (22%) and San José del Cabo (14%). Searches for flights to Puerto Vallarta (9%), to Guadalajara (8%) and to Cozumel (7%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

6/12jue.
nonstop
3h 15mLAX-GDL
6/15dom.
nonstop
3h 20mGDL-LAX
$132
9/23mar.
nonstopViva
4h 35mTIJ-CUN
9/30mar.
nonstopViva
4h 45mCUN-TIJ
$153
5/12lun.
nonstopVolaris
4h 08mTIJ-CUN
5/17sáb.
1 stopVolaris
15h 57mCUN-TIJ
$175
5/29jue.
1 stopVolaris
22h 05mTIJ-CUN
6/4mié.
1 stopVolaris
6h 46mCUN-TIJ
$176
6/11mié.
1 stopAeromexico
20h 40mTIJ-CUN
6/13vie.
1 stopAeromexico
17h 12mCUN-TIJ
$192
6/7sáb.
1 stopAeromexico
9h 25mTIJ-CUN
6/17mar.
1 stopAeromexico
17h 45mCUN-TIJ
$209
5/14mié.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 40mLAX-MEX
5/23vie.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 18mMEX-LAX
$223
5/14mié.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 40mLAX-MEX
5/23vie.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 18mMEX-LAX
$224
9/11jue.
nonstopDelta
3h 55mLAX-MEX
9/14dom.
nonstopDelta
3h 55mMEX-LAX
$259
5/26lun.
nonstopDelta
3h 44mLAX-MEX
5/31sáb.
nonstopDelta
4h 20mMEX-LAX
$269

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Recent one-way flight deals

5/12lun.
1 stopVolaris El Salvador
20h 56mLAX-MEX
$82
6/10mar.
nonstopViva
4h 40mTIJ-CUN
$84
6/2lun.
nonstopVolaris
4h 28mTIJ-CUN
$90
5/20mar.
nonstopVolaris
3h 07mLAX-GDL
$94
6/16lun.
1 stop
16h 25mLAX-PVR
$97
6/17mar.
1 stop
18h 10mTIJ-CUN
$98
5/11dom.
1 stopVolaris Costa Rica
9h 51mLAX-MEX
$101
5/19lun.
2 stopsVolaris Costa Rica
17h 41mLAX-MEX
$104
8/9sáb.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 53mLAX-GDL
$114
5/7mié.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
13h 50mLAX-SJD
$121

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Last minute flights from California to Mexico

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

5/5lun.
nonstopVolaris
4h 08mTIJ-CUN
5/9vie.
nonstopVolaris
4h 56mCUN-TIJ
$175
5/5lun.
nonstopVolaris
4h 08mTIJ-CUN
5/9vie.
nonstopVolaris
4h 56mCUN-TIJ
$180
5/3sáb.
nonstop
4h 08mTIJ-CUN
5/8jue.
nonstop
5h 00mCUN-TIJ
$193
5/4dom.
nonstopViva
4h 15mTIJ-CUN
5/12lun.
nonstopViva
5h 00mCUN-TIJ
$198
5/5lun.
multi-stop
25h 25mTIJ-CUN
5/9vie.
nonstop
4h 56mCUN-TIJ
$201
5/5lun.
multi-stopAeromexico
28h 59mTIJ-CUN
5/7mié.
multi-stopAeromexico
18h 51mCUN-TIJ
$202
5/5lun.
multi-stopAeromexico
16h 46mTIJ-CUN
5/9vie.
multi-stopAeromexico
13h 22mCUN-TIJ
$209
5/3sáb.
nonstopViva
4h 15mTIJ-CUN
5/15jue.
nonstopViva
5h 00mCUN-TIJ
$237
5/5lun.
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 26mLAX-SJD
5/9vie.
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 38mSJD-LAX
$271
5/5lun.
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 24mLAX-SJD
5/7mié.
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 38mSJD-LAX
$328

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