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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$315
Typical prices: $135-$530
Frontier
Tue 9/15Sat 9/19
MEX - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$194
Typical prices: $181-$361
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/14
MEX - SAN • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Mexico City and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $353 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 51% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to San Diego (MEX-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Mexico City to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Mexico City to San Diego

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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8:40 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:00 am - 6:00 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
12h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:25 am - 5:30 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$336Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:00 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
17h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$341Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:00 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
17h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Intl
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$342Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:45 pm - 3:59 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
22h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$346Frontier
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
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11:55 am - 8:14 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
9h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:25 am - 10:15 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
14h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$349Frontier
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:00 am - 6:18 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
12h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:25 am - 5:30 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$349Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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8:40 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$363Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:00 am - 6:00 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
12h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:25 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
15h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$364Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Mexico City to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mexico City to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Mexico City to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Mexico City to San Diego departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from Mexico City usually cost between $372 and $541 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $315 on Frontier (Sep 15-Sep 19).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $830 and $622 respectively.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$194
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 55% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Mexico City to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Mexico City to San Diego

  • Are there hotels at or near MEX?

    Suppose you want to nap or relax before your flight at MEX; there are hotels inside and around the airport. Inside the airport, you will find the Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Aeropuerto and the Hilton Mexico City.

  • Where can I get information at MEX?

    There are 12 information points between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. They are located in the Arrivals, Departure halls, and Boarding Gate Area. If you are traveling abroad on a last-minute arrangement, you can hire the services of a travel agency on the Lower Level of Terminal 1.

  • Can I exchange currency exchange at SAN?

    If you wish to change the currency from Mexican pesos to USD, you can do it at Travelex. It is located at Terminal 2 at the baggage claim and is open 5 am to 8 pm.

  • Can I rent a car at SAN?

    There is an offsite car rental area which is accessible by a free shuttles service. The car rental agencies include Alamo, Hertz, Acis, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, Fox, Thrifty, and National.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Mexico City to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to San Diego was $194 for a one-way ticket and $315 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Mexico City and San Diego?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mexico City to San Diego?

    Mexico City airport is called Mexico City Benito Juarez and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Mexico City to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico City to San Diego?

    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 Mexico City to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Diego?

    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 to San Diego with an airline and back to Mexico City with another airline. Booking your flights between Mexico City and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San Diego from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to San Diego

  • The Benito Juarez Airport Mexico City (MEX) is the primary international airport serving Greater Mexico City. Located 3.1 miles East of Downtown Mexico City, MEX is a hub for Aeromar, Mexicana de Aviacion, Aeromexico, Volaris, and Interjet, among other airlines.
  • If you are heavy-laden with luggage at MEX, then worry not. The airport has luggage trolleys to help you move your bags from one point to another in the airport. You can find the trolleys at Terminal 1 free of charge and at Terminal 2 for a small fee. If you wish to have your luggage wrapped for improved organization, you can get the service from 5 locations in the lower and upper levels of T1.
  • There are several means of public transport to get you to MEX from nearby towns. One of them is the bus, and there are 24h bus terminals to transport people from nearby towns to the airport. Also, hotels also provide airport shuttle service for a small fee or for free if the hotel is close enough to the airport. In addition, there is Mexico City’s Metro System, a 12-line network that covers most of the city.
  • Once you get to the San Diego airport (SAN), you can cool down and relax at the lounges available around the airport. Access to different lounges is on the basis of pay-per-use, single-visit passes, or lounge membership. The lounges where you are required to pay at the door include the Airspace Lounge at T2, airside, near gates 22 and 23, and the United Club, situated at T1, airside, mezzanine level, near the departure gates. The members-only lounge in the airport is the Delta Sky Club, situated at T2, airside, next to gate 37. The USO lounge, which grants free access to active members of the military and their families, is located at T2, east floor, at the Gate Parking Lot.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, then you would be delighted to learn that SAN has lactation rooms where you can breastfeed and change your little one. The rooms have comfy seating, artwork, power outlets, hand-washing stations, and child seats. They are all situated airside at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

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