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San Diego.$598 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Viva and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
San Diego.$603 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Volaris and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
San Diego.$752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.
San Diego.$752 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.
San Diego.$759 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 15 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
San Diego.$759 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
San Diego.$759 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Felipe Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.
San Diego.$765 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.

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Cheapest flight found$598
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to San Diego is $598. 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 Mexico City to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from $598.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Mexico City to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Diego is usually August.
If you're flying from Mexico City, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from $598.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to San Diego on Friday, 29 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mexico City and San Diego. 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 San Diego 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Diego is Viva .

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

  • Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Mexico City to San Diego. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.

  • Hop off the plane at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the major arrival point in San Diego.

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to San Diego flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

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

  • To find cheap Mexico City to San Diego flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to San Diego is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Mexico City to San Diego.

  • Find an affordable Mexico City to San Diego flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to San Diego flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

    • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

  • Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to San Diego, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • 80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Think about adding a stop at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). It's a popular stopover on a Mexico City to San Diego flight out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Use a longer layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a quick break to grab a coffee at an airport cafe.

  • You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.

  • Kick back before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to San Diego by booking a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.

  • 67.58% of flights departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.

Arriving in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Mexico City to San Diego. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to San Diego flight.

  • The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • Central San Diego is located around 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). As soon as your flight from Mexico City to San Diego has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 40 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Budget, Hertz and Avis make collecting a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CLD a few weeks in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to San Diego. To skip the crowds, go to San Diego in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Mexico City to San Diego ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to San Diego in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

More about San Diego

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Diego, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, head for Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.

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