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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United States

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Mexico found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $129 round-trip. The most popular route is Cancun (CUN) to Newark Airport (EWR) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $186.

How much is a flight to the United States?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United States from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United States costs $442 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $129 for the route Mexico City (NLU) to Los Angeles (LAX). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Guadalajara to Atlanta which costs $439 on average, and Puerto Vallarta to Atlanta, which costs $643 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Mexico to the United States, 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 to the United States is October, when tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $332 and $306 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Mexico to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $525 on average. Morning departures are around 4% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $565.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS), with an average flight price of $234.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$171
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles

Flights from Mexico to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Mexico to the United States 
EricFlew with Sun Country Air
CUN
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MSP
Apr 2026
Waiting for checked baggage can take a while in Cancun. You can check the number of flights arriving about the same time as your flight. This will impact wait time. If your trip is short, save the trouble and use a carry-on only.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
PVR
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DEN
Mar 2026
If connecting in Denver, leave yourself ample time to collect checked bags, go through US customs, then re-check bags and go through security again before going to the connecting flight's gate.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
CUN
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BWI
Mar 2026
Bathroom lines can back up close to boarding so plan accordingly
TonyFlew with United Airlines
CUN
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IAD
Dec 2025
Bring your own snacks - no food service👍🏼
SteveFlew with Delta
MEX
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SFO
Jan 2026
Plan on checking your carry-on bag. AeroMexico has a strict policy on carry-on luggage for most boarding groups.
JayFlew with American Airlines
MEX
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CLT
Feb 2026
Make sure you eat and charge your electronic devices before flying
MitchellFlew with JetBlue
CUN
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BOS
Feb 2026
Have your passport out and ready for boarding
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SJD
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DEN
Jan 2026
Be sure to bring all of your own food. You’ll starve if you rely on the airlines.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
CUN
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DFW
Mar 2025
DFW is a long train ride to your gate no matter what. Plan the extra time to navigate the distance between gates.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SJD
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SMF
Feb 2025
Sacramento has a “two step” process with retrieving luggage on inbound flights. Be aware adds about 45 min to your wait.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
MTY
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IAH
Jan 2025
Watch for the baggage weight, they can be nasty about the number even by .01
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
CUN
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LAX
Nov 2024
Take an early flight you will beat TSA lines
FernandoFlew with Delta
CUN
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ATL
Oct 2024
Have paperwork ready, and prepare to walk alot to get to where you need to go.
CaitlynFlew with Alaska Airlines
SJD
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LAX
Jul 2024
Airport in Cabo does not have drinking fountains or water bottle filling stations so be ready to buy water. Be ready for a long line at US customs and boarder patrol for US citizens just because of the sheer volume of people coming back from vacation.
JorgeFlew with Frontier
CUN
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ORD
Mar 2024
From Chicago Ohare to city center take the train blue line all the way to there for just 5 dollars
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
CUN
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LAX
Feb 2024
Pack light and have all your passports and tickets in your hand at all times and be respectful to other fellow, travelers and staff
JillianFlew with Delta
CUN
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ATL
Jan 2024
Keep your essentials in your bag. Go to any gate agent for flight delay changes, doesn’t have to be the help desk.

FAQs for booking flights from Mexico to the United States

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Mexico to the United States?

    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 to the United States.

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

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

    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 Mexico to the United States 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 Mexico to the United States?

    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 Mexico to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $426. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $502 on average.

Everything you need to know for your flight to the United States

Cabin class types available on flights to the United States

Cabin classes available on flights to the United States. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.