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How to get from San Diego to Mexico City

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Puerto Vallarta: about 7h 34m including the connection. Other options: via San Jose Del Cabo, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio. Two tickets from $306.

Flights from San Diego to Mexico City

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Prices by day: San Diego to Mexico City

Lowest one-way price in dollars from recent searches, cheap days in green. Press a day to see flights and exact prices.

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Best fares from San Diego to Mexico City

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $172 5 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $279 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $172 Sat, 5 December 2026
Cheapest day of the week Saturday $252 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $172

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Puerto Vallarta
7h 34m
two tickets, via Puerto Vallarta
$306
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,443 mi (2,323 km)
fastest
Via Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
7h 34m
with the connection
San Diego to Puerto Vallarta flight 2h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City flight 1h 44m
two ticketsfrom $306
Via San Jose Del Cabo
Mexico
7h 39m
with the connection
San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo flight 2h 22m
Connection of about 3h
San Jose Del Cabo to Mexico City flight 2h 17m
Via Phoenix
7h 42m
with the connection
San Diego to Phoenix flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Mexico City flight 3h 17m
Via Los Angeles
7h 52m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Mexico City flight 3h 46m
two ticketsfrom $384
Via San Antonio
7h 59m
with the connection
San Diego to San Antonio flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h
San Antonio to Mexico City flight 2h 14m

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.

When to visit Mexico City

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, October, November and December, +22° to +28° by day. In November it is +24° by day and +9° at night, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+23° +8° 2 days
Feb
+25° +8° 2 days
Mar
+28° +10° 2 days
Apr
+28° +12° 5 days
May
+28° +14° 12 days
Jun
+25° +14° 19 days
Jul
+23° +13° 26 days
Aug
+23° +13° 28 days
Sep
+23° +13° 25 days
Oct
+23° +11° 12 days
Nov
+24° +9° 3 days
Dec
+22° +8° 3 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Mexico City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Puerto Vallarta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Mexico City?
Via Puerto Vallarta: 2h 50m to the connection, 1h 44m after it, about 7h 34m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Mexico City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Puerto Vallarta from $306. 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 San Diego and Mexico City?
Puerto Vallarta (7h 34m total), San Jose Del Cabo (7h 39m total), Phoenix (7h 42m total), Los Angeles (7h 52m total) and San Antonio (7h 59m total).
How far is Mexico City from San Diego?
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.