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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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 
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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 airlines fly most frequently to Mexico?

    California and Mexico are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Volaris (225 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (144 flights per week), and Hawaiian Airlines (144 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Mexico?

    There are 58 airports in Mexico. The busiest airport is Mexico City Airport (MEX), with 33% of all flights arriving there.

  • 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 Santiago de Querétaro Airport (QRO), with an average flight price of $77.

  • 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 $476. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $592 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 93% 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 $569.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

    The cheapest ticket to Mexico from California found in the last 72 hours was to León, at $77 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara (GDL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $143.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Mexico is August, when tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $554 and $526 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Mexico?

    From California, there are direct flights to Mexico from 9 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 920 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Mexico are there each day?

    There are around 229 direct flights from within California to Mexico every day. Most flights (58%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to Mexico are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,597 direct flights from within California to Mexico. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Mexico?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Mexico takes 5h 19m, covering a distance of 1664 miles. The shortest route is San Diego (SAN) to San José del Cabo (SJD) with an average flight time of 2h 13m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Mexico each week?

    Each week, there are 292 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 1,305 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Mexico. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Mexico?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cancún (29% 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 (6%) are also popular.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Mexico

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Mexicofrom $411
Business Class flights to Mexicofrom $473
Prem Econ Class flights to Mexicofrom $266
Economy Class flights to Mexicofrom $77

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