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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Mexico

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£88
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to San José del Cabo

Flights from California to Mexico: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to Mexico 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-SJDFeb 2025
When you are told to sit and fasten your seat belt doesn’t mean you can get up and use the bathroom. So, please for the love of god, use the bathroom prior to boarding :)
HectorFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-GDLOct 2024
You should fly on Alaska airlines. When I arrived at LAX I was confused where I should check in, but an employee from Alaska Airlines quickly assisted me, took my documentation and in 5 minutes I was checked in and my luggage at the counter right away. Talk about having a zero stress check in.
MorismaFlew with AeromexicoSFO-MEXAug 2024
Before you go, make sure you have ride to your destination
TeresaFlew with AeromexicoLAX-MEXAug 2024
Bring snacks for your fly. The fly only offers beverage.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-CUNMar 2024
SFO is pretty good to fly to Cancun. Alaska airlines was comfortable but the snacks are not the best at all. You should bring your own snacks/ food.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-GDLJan 2024
Aeromexico has been solid for me in the past.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-PVRFeb 2024
Be prepared to wait for a long time in customs lines.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Mexico

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Mexico?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Mexico.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Mexico?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Mexico is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Mexico?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to Mexico with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Mexico?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Mexico up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Mexico?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico is Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL), with an average flight price of £72.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mexico?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mexico is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £337. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £505 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £298 on average. Morning departures are around 63% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £485.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

    The cheapest ticket to Mexico from California found in the last 72 hours was to Mexico City, at £180 return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £241.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Mexico?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Mexico is July, when tickets cost £254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £511 and £430 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Mexico?

    To get a below-average price on the flight from California to Mexico, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Mexico?

    An average direct flight from California to Mexico takes 8h 05m, covering a distance of 1659 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo (SJD) with an average flight time of 2h 21m.

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Cheapest flights to Mexico from California found in 2025

Recent return flight deals

11/5Sun
directAeromexico
3h 45mLAX-MEX
16/5Fri
directAeromexico
4h 05mMEX-LAX
£205
11/5Sun
directDelta
2h 26mLAX-SJD
14/5Wed
directDelta
2h 42mSJD-LAX
£205
31/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 27mLAX-SJD
4/6Wed
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mSJD-LAX
£206
30/6Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
4/7Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 33mSJD-LAX
£207
11/5Sun
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
4h 32mSFO-SJD
15/5Thu
directHawaiian Airlines
3h 16mSJD-SFO
£207
30/5Fri
2 stops
17h 45mLAX-SJD
6/6Fri
direct
2h 34mSJD-LAX
£207
15/5Thu
1 stop
17h 51mLAX-MEX
22/5Thu
direct
3h 57mMEX-LAX
£209
30/5Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
12h 50mLAX-SJD
6/6Fri
directAmerican Airlines
2h 30mSJD-LAX
£210
11/5Sun
directHawaiian Airlines
3h 09mSFO-SJD
15/5Thu
directHawaiian Airlines
3h 16mSJD-SFO
£211
1/6Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 26mLAX-CUN
6/6Fri
directAmerican Airlines
5h 10mCUN-LAX
£230

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Recent one-way flight deals

23/6Mon
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
£88
20/7Sun
directDelta
3h 04mLAX-PVR
£89
15/7Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
£89
26/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
3h 06mSFO-SJD
£90
21/7Mon
1 stopSouthwest
11h 40mLAX-PVR
£93
6/6Fri
1 stopSouthwest
5h 15mLAX-SJD
£93
4/6Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 37mLAX-SJD
£98
1/8Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mLAX-SJD
£99
12/8Tue
directViva
3h 45mLAX-MEX
£103
10/5Sat
directViva
3h 35mLAX-MEX
£104

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Last minute flights from California to Mexico

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

18/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 25mLAX-MEX
25/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 03mMEX-LAX
£221
17/4Thu
directAeromexico
3h 46mLAX-MEX
25/4Fri
directAeromexico
4h 26mMEX-LAX
£235
17/4Thu
directDelta
3h 46mLAX-MEX
24/4Thu
directDelta
4h 21mMEX-LAX
£240
18/4Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 50mLAX-SJD
25/4Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 00mSJD-LAX
£243
18/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 28mLAX-SJD
20/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 28mSJD-LAX
£247
18/4Fri
directDelta
3h 46mLAX-MEX
24/4Thu
directDelta
4h 25mMEX-LAX
£255
18/4Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 50mLAX-SJD
19/4Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 25mSJD-LAX
£269
16/4Wed
directViva
3h 35mLAX-MEX
23/4Wed
directViva
4h 10mMEX-LAX
£277
16/4Wed
directViva
3h 35mLAX-MEX
22/4Tue
directViva
4h 10mMEX-LAX
£288
19/4Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 22mLAX-SJD
24/4Thu
directAlaska Airlines
2h 38mSJD-LAX
£296

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