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How to get from Mexico City to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Jose Del Cabo: about 7h 46m including the connection. Other options: via Puerto Vallarta, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio. Two tickets from $199.

Flights from Mexico City to San Diego

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Best fares from Mexico City to San Diego

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Cheapest one-way $327 21 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $357 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $327 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $310

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Jose Del Cabo
7h 46m
two tickets, via Phoenix
$199
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,443 mi (2,323 km)
fastest
Via San Jose Del Cabo
7h 46m
with the connection
Mexico City to San Jose Del Cabo flight 2h 26m
Connection of about 3h
San Jose Del Cabo to San Diego flight 2h 20m
Via Puerto Vallarta
7h 48m
with the connection
Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta flight 1h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Puerto Vallarta to San Diego flight 3h
two ticketsfrom $338
Via Phoenix
United States
7h 55m
with the connection
Mexico City to Phoenix flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $199
Via Los Angeles
United States
8h 14m
with the connection
Mexico City to Los Angeles flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m
two ticketsfrom $373
Via San Antonio
United States
8h 16m
with the connection
Mexico City to San Antonio flight 2h 16m
Connection of about 3h
San Antonio to San Diego flight 3h

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Mexico City to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Jose Del Cabo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Mexico City to San Diego?
Via San Jose Del Cabo: 2h 26m to the connection, 2h 20m after it, about 7h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Mexico City to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $199. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Mexico City and San Diego?
San Jose Del Cabo (7h 46m total), Puerto Vallarta (7h 48m total), Phoenix (7h 55m total), Los Angeles (8h 14m total) and San Antonio (8h 16m total).
How far is San Diego from Mexico City?
1,443 mi (2,323 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.