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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Typical prices: $481-$721
Frontier
Sat 9/19Sat 9/26
SAN - MEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$136
Typical prices: $299-$364
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/6
SAN - MEX • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
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 $283 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 15m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 43% 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, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Frontier Logo
9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:40 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
$358Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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9:03 am - 10:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
12h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:40 am - 11:51 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
$359Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 15
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3:00 pm - 11:15 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
7h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 11:42 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
17h 42m2 stops San José del Cabo Los Cabos Los Angeles
$381Aeromexico
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:15 am - 9:45 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
14h 30m2 stops Los Angeles San José del Cabo Los Cabos
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6:55 am - 7:14 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
13h 19m1 stop Los Angeles
$381Aeromexico
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11
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6:25 am - 5:30 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:40 am - 11:59 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
16h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$558Volaris
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Volaris Logo
6:25 am - 5:30 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
10h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 6:00 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
12h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$558Volaris
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19
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7:30 pm - 1:46 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
16h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:15 pm - 11:59 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
9h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$601American Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:43 pm - 11:30 amSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
14h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:49 am - 10:40 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
13h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$631American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 1:35 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
15h 54m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:10 pm - 10:12 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
18h 02m1 stop San Francisco
$741United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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7:41 pm - 1:35 pmSAN  San Diego-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
15h 54m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:05 am - 12:19 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SAN San Diego
17h 14m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$741United Airlines
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Mexico City from San Diego usually cost between $345 and $498 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $358 on Frontier (Sep 19-Sep 26).

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 $761 and $682 respectively.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$136
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% 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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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 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 $358 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Mexico City are United Airlines and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $714 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $583 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.

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