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$138 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Mexico City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$357
Typical prices: $347-$498
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Sat 8/15Sat 8/22
SAN - MEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $219-$385
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Wed 7/15
SAN - MEX • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $357 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Mexico City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $268 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 25m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Mexico City (SAN-MEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Mexico City 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Mexico City

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:41 pm
MEX
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
$357Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
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7:00 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
$358Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
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7:00 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
$359Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
$360Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
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6:25 am - 11:20 pm
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MEX
15h 55m
1 stop
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10:50 am - 11:42 pm
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SAN
13h 52m
2 stops
$366Aeromexico
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
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7:00 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 41m
1 stop
$368Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:00 pm - 11:20 pm
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MEX
7h 20m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 10:28 pm
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14h 48m
2 stops
$371Aeromexico
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:00 pm - 11:20 pm
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MEX
7h 20m
1 stop
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8:15 am - 11:27 pm
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16h 12m
2 stops
$376Aeromexico
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
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7:00 am - 11:51 pm
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17h 51m
2 stops
$378Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:35 am - 10:45 pm
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MEX
15h 10m
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7:00 am - 11:51 pm
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$379Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Mexico City flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Mexico City, 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 San Diego to Mexico City is June, where tickets cost $305 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $819 and $682 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 45% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Mexico City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Mexico City

  • Where can you spend the night if you arrive late at Mexico City Airport?

    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.

  • Which luggage facilities are available at the arrival airport?

    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.

  • Where can you spend the night at San Diego International Airport?

    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.

  • Which lounge is ideal for business travelers at San Diego Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Mexico City was $136 for a one-way ticket and $357 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Mexico City from San Diego.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Mexico City?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Mexico City, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Mexico City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Mexico City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $643 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $696 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Diego to Mexico City.

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

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

    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 Mexico City with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MEX 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 San Diego to Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City from San Diego 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 San Diego to Mexico City

  • If you are looking for a place to eat at San Diego International Airport (SAN), you will find food concessions at the airport operating with varying schedules. Food concessions that work for 24 hours include Ryan Bros Coffee in the ticketing area, landside of Terminal 1, and Einstein Bros Bagels on the landside of Terminal 2.
  • You can rent a baggage cart if you have heavy luggage at San Diego International Airport. SmarteCarte offers these services near terminal entrance doors, parking lots, baggage claim area, and upper-level curbside check-in in Terminal 2.
  • You may consider renting a car at Mexico City Airport (MEX) to explore Mexico City and its environs fully. You will find various car rental providers, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Green Motion, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Gold Car, Fox, and SIXT. Their agency desks are available in the domestic and international walkways of Terminals 1 and 2.
  • You can relax at the Aeromexico Salon Premier if you have extra time at Mexico City Airport. Enjoy complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi access, comfortable seating, and TVs and newspapers. To gain access to the lounge, you can purchase a lounge pass, use your lounge membership program, or pay at the door.
  • If you need assistance at Mexico City Airport, you can visit one of the information desks in the terminals. For tourist information, you can visit the tourist center in Terminal 1. In addition, several travel agencies on the lower level of Terminal 1 can help you plan a last-minute vacation.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Mexico City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Mexico City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9894 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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I needed internet for critical matters and it never worked.

2.0 MediocreJorge Luis, Jun 2026
DEN - MEX
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I needed internet for critical matters and it never worked.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Terrible! After boarding we were stuck on the plane for 3 hours with no air circulation during a heat wave.

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

I bought internet for the flight. Don’t waste your money. I wasn’t able to download a 1 Mb file from Google Docs during a 3-4 hr period. You can only use WhatsApp and email if you are willing to wait.

At my original departure Istanbul I was told my seat and flight was cancelled from the 3rd party. I had no seat to get to my other flights .. they charged me $481 USD to board the flight that I already paid for

From the check-in, to the flight, and arriving, everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately, when I received my baggage it was severely damaged. I have a hard shelled suitcase and it was completely smashed it. I’m not sure how this could happened but I am extremely disappointed that my belongings were damaged beyond repair and continued use.

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Delayed multiple times. Boarding was ok but getting off the aircraft was a mess. So disorganized with staff trying to help the elderly but completely blocking path for anyone else to move. Bathroom was disgusting, probably caused by one of the customers but staff couldn't care less to help clean it. No one wanted to use it since the floor was completely soaked so everyone just lined up the other restroom while the staff just chit chat with each other while looking at us.

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Terrible, oxygen masks were deployed mid-flight. We returned to airport. Took additional 12 hours to get home.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

The announcements for loading at the gate for my flight from Phoenix to Mex City was all in Spanish. The English only speaking flyers had no idea the plane was loading.

Staff especially Alan Hernandez was a great help with arrangements for my partner and me sit together. This made the trip do much more enjoyable. Thanks so much.

One of the flight was delayed an hour. We then boarded a new flight. We were told to unboard after some other time. To wait for the next flight for another hour. I paid for a short flight that turned in to half a day of travel.

The bad thing is they didnt send me the deatils about how much alowed bagage ehight 1 carryon or cheacking bag Also they just send in spanishlanfuage i couldnt understand emails

They need to have enough immigration forms for every one. They should offer free water to everyone, unless some one needs bottled water

an absolute joke. couldn’t even board because they sold our tickets out from underneath us. we had tickets in hand with assigned seats and they still denied boarding at the gate. i’m sure you guys won’t follow up or do anything so merry christmas.

Flight was on time Flight attendants should be kind and empathetic

I liked: - Great service attitude from the crew To be improved: - Senior passengers must be included on Group 1 with priority to board the plain. - Service attitude from ground employees

The air conditioner was poor and we were delayed 1 hour for no apparent reasons and no information provided

Really need our opinion? I have always same bad experience with you about the hours waiting until my airplane is ready. The excuse is always the transit! You Need immigrate to the new Airport AIFA.

Great flight with a great crew. So cheap and yet so wonderfully fulfilling. Wish other airlines were this comfortable and well run.

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

The app doesn’t work. I am having a lot of trouble checking in for flight tomorrow. Very disconcerting. Then they es t to charge extra for checking in at the airport;(

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

necesitan mejorar el entretenimiento, en vuelos de mas de 3 horas

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

Los asientos son muy estrechos, incómodos, los cinturones estaban al revés.

The flight was 3 hrs delayed and no remorse from airline

Is an airline for poor people there for, you can expect bad service, bad attitude from its employees

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