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Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Mexico City takes 00m, covering 1,447 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Mexico City range from $562 to $718, with an average of $637 over the past 12 months. Anything below $562 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,069. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $309, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from San Diego to Mexico City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Diego to Mexico City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $602 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $815, a difference of $213.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 7h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 20m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

If you arrive late at Mexico City Airport, you can consider staying at a hotel inside the airport. On the airport grounds, you will find Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Aeropuerto on the sixth floor of terminal 2, Hilton Mexico City Airport in the international arrivals hall of Terminal 1, Courtyard Mexico City Airport a walking distance from Terminal 1 and Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico. Additionally, these hotels offer free shuttle services.

Mexico City Airport offers various luggage facilities. If you want to leave your luggage at the airport, Mexicana de lockers are available on the lower level, landside of Terminal 1. Viajes Kokai is available at the lower level of Terminal 2. If you need help with heavy luggage, baggage carts are available at the baggage claim area of Terminal 1 or in Terminal 2. In addition, luggage wrapping services are available in the upper and lower level of Terminal 1.

If you have an early morning flight at San Diego International Airport, you can consider spending the night at a nearby hotel. However, sleeping in the airport isn't comfortable due to the noise and lighting. Various hotels near the airport offer complimentary shuttle services.

Business travelers can take advantage of the Delta Sky Club. The lounge offers fax, hot spot printing, and photocopying. To access the lounge, you should be a member of the Delta Sky Club. The lounge is located between Gates 47 and 48, airside of the Mezzanine level in Terminal 2.