Cheap Flights from San Diego to Mexico City

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Mexico City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Mexico City flights are currently cheapest in May.

Alternative San Diego to Mexico City routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Mexico City? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego to Mexico City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found259 €
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Mexico City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Mexico City: Mexico City Juarez International, Felipe Angeles International and Toluca.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Mexico City is 259 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Mexico City. But we found flights with one or more stops from 259 €.
As of February 2025, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Mexico City.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Mexico City is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Mexico City is Mexico City Juarez International – which is 6.4 km away from the centre of Mexico City. We've found flights into this airport from 259 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Mexico City on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Mexico City. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mexico City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mexico City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. June is typically the warmest month in Mexico City, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Mexico City is Spirit Airlines .

Flying from San Diego to Mexico City: what you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Mexico City taking off from here.

  • When working out where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the chief entry points.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from San Diego to Mexico City.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • You don't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap flights from San Diego to Mexico City, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from San Diego to Mexico City. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:

    • Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 9 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving in Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 57 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Diego to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Diego to Mexico City, allow for a drive time of approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Mexico City

  • Currently, 121 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Mexico City. The cheapest price for a return flight is 259 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from San Diego to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from San Diego to Mexico City.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from San Diego to Mexico City. There's no need to look every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from San Diego to Mexico City. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Best time to go to Mexico City

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Diego to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from San Diego to Mexico City in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Mexico City sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

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