What is the average price for a flight to Mexico with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to Mexico averages $461 for a return flight and around $343 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Mexico?

Volaris frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Mexico, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to Mexico besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as JetBlue, Volaris and Hawaiian Airlines also operate flights to Mexico. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from United Airlines to Mexico 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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Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 11

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High season	December
Cheapest flight	$120
Average price round-trip	$642
Good deal one-way	$349

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mexico

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

Prices

The cheapest ticket to Mexico from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to San José del Cabo, at $371 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to San José del Cabo (SJD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $371.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $462. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $493 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Mexico is September, when tickets cost $454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $811 and $783 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Mexico, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Mexico?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico is Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), with an average flight price of $203.

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What is the average price for a flight to Mexico with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to Mexico averages $461 for a return flight and around $343 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Mexico?
Volaris frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Mexico, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to Mexico besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as JetBlue, Volaris and Hawaiian Airlines also operate flights to Mexico. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mexico

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

What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

The cheapest ticket to Mexico from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to San José del Cabo, at $371 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to San José del Cabo (SJD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $371.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $462. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $493 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Mexico is September, when tickets cost $454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $811 and $783 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Mexico, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Mexico?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico is Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), with an average flight price of $203.

How many airports are there in Mexico?

There are 22 airports in Mexico. The busiest airport is Cancun Airport (CUN), with 23% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Mexico?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Mexico takes 4h 08m, covering a distance of 1503 miles. The shortest route is Orlando Airport (MCO) to Cancún (CUN) with an average flight time of 2h 03m.

How many direct flights to Mexico are there each day?

There are around 86 direct flights from within United States to Mexico every day. Most flights (69%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to Mexico are there each week?

Each week there are around 596 direct flights from within United States to Mexico. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Mexico each week?

Each week, there are 143 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 453 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Mexico. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Mexico?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Mexico from 8 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Houston, with 327 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in Mexico?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Cancún (54% of total searches to Mexico). The next most popular destinations are Mexico City (28%) and Cozumel (8%). Searches for flights to San José del Cabo (4%), to Puerto Vallarta (4%) and to Guadalajara (2%) are also popular.

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