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Flights Ciudad de México to San Diego (MEX-SAN): airlines

Flights Ciudad de México (MEX) to San Diego (SAN): AM, Y4 operate ~18/week, 3.5h flight time. MXN fares, baggage comparison, best month.

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🇲🇽 MEX 🇺🇸 SAN
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FE By FlightsMX Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
San Diego (SAN) — aeropuerto del corredor paisano hacia Estados Unidos, photo via Wikimedia Commons (Wikipedia summary image)
Photo of San Diego (SAN) — aeropuerto del corredor paisano hacia Estados Unidos · CC BY-SA 3.0 by Dirk Hansen · source

2

Aerolíneas

18×

Por semana

$10,000 MXN

Desde (est.)

3.5h

Directo

Ciudad de México (MEX) → San Diego (SAN)

MEX🇲🇽

Ciudad de México

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez

DISTANCE

2 517 km

SAN🇺🇸

San Diego

San Diego International Airport

~3h 59mDirect flights-1 h · different time zones

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

Fare trend — last 3weeks

↓ down 39%
Weekly fare trend for MEX → SAN from 2026-W20 to 2026-W25. Min $8,075 MXN, max $13,172 MXN, current $8,075 MXN.$8,075 MXN max $13,172 MXN min $8,075 MXN2026-W202026-W25

Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.

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SAN ·

País
USA
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Moneda
USD
Visa (paisano)
B1/B2 required
Audiencia
Alta — corredor paisano-USA

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Flights Ciudad de México → San Diego: airlines, fares, timing

Mexico City to San Diego links the capital with southern California, with around 18 flights a week. San Diego is a coastal city next to the Mexican border, and the route carries families visiting relatives, business travellers and tourists drawn by the climate and the beaches. Block time is about three and a half hours.

Airlines operating this route

Two carriers fly MEX-SAN: Aeroméxico, full-service with baggage included, and Volaris, on a low-cost model with a leaner base fare. Both fly direct, so the decision is between a ticket with a bag and meals included or a bare fare to which what is needed is added, depending on schedule and price.

MXN fares — what to expect

MEX-SAN fares climb in December, Holy Week and the summer, and for those dates booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to six weeks usually covers a reasonable economy fare in MXN, with the low-cost option cheapest for travellers packing light.

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About San Diego

San Diego is a city in southern California on the Pacific coast, known for its mild climate, its beaches and a lively historic centre. Its proximity to the border ties it closely to northwest Mexico. For Mexican travellers it is a family-visit, business and holiday destination, with connections across the rest of California.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Ciudad de México to San Diego? Direct MEX-SAN flights are operated by Aeromexico, Volaris. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.

How long is the MEX-SAN flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The MEX-SAN route runs roughly 18 flights per week across all carriers.

How far ahead should I book MEX-SAN for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.

What is the checked baggage allowance on MEX-SAN? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking. Paisano travelers should check each carrier’s additional-baggage allowance.

Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? B1/B2 required. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.


Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.

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Updated May 2026

Disclaimer: Fares, visa rules, and customs allowances change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, AFAC, INM, or SECTUR before booking.