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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Mexico

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£87
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% 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 £71.

  • 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 £332. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £498 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 Guadalajara (GDL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £265.

  • 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 £257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £451 and £421 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 7h 59m, 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 25m.

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Cheapest flights to Mexico from California found in 2025

Recent return flight deals

11/9Thu
directDelta
3h 55mLAX-MEX
14/9Sun
directDelta
3h 55mMEX-LAX
£193
30/5Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 16mLAX-CUN
24/6Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 51mCUN-LAX
£195
26/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 25mLAX-SJD
30/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mSJD-LAX
£202
31/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 22mLAX-SJD
5/6Thu
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mSJD-LAX
£203
21/8Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 50mLAX-MEX
25/8Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 32mMEX-LAX
£204
18/7Fri
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
24/7Thu
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 34mSJD-LAX
£205
7/6Sat
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 22mLAX-SJD
10/6Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 34mSJD-LAX
£207
14/5Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 53mLAX-MEX
20/5Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 00mMEX-LAX
£207
10/5Sat
1 stopSouthwest
11h 00mLAX-SJD
12/5Mon
1 stopSouthwest
9h 10mSJD-LAX
£213
6/6Fri
1 stopSouthwest
8h 15mLAX-SJD
10/6Tue
1 stopSouthwest
10h 00mSJD-LAX
£215

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Recent one-way flight deals

31/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
2h 22mLAX-SJD
£87
3/6Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 25mLAX-SJD
£87
29/7Tue
directUnited Airlines
3h 13mSFO-SJD
£89
29/6Sun
1 stopSouthwest
8h 45mLAX-SJD
£90
28/7Mon
directDelta
2h 28mLAX-SJD
£92
29/7Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 43mSFO-SJD
£92
7/6Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 22mLAX-ZIH
£101
13/8Wed
1 stop
18h 11mLAX-MEX
£101
30/6Mon
1 stopSouthwest
11h 50mLAX-CUN
£106
10/7Thu
1 stop
13h 15mSFO-MEX
£138

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Last minute flights from California to Mexico

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

5/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 26mLAX-SJD
9/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 38mSJD-LAX
£202
2/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 40mLAX-MEX
7/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 28mMEX-LAX
£207
5/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 00mLAX-SJD
10/5Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 25mSJD-LAX
£213
4/5Sun
directDelta
2h 25mLAX-SJD
8/5Thu
directDelta
2h 42mSJD-LAX
£224
2/5Fri
directDelta
3h 45mLAX-MEX
7/5Wed
directDelta
4h 30mMEX-LAX
£226
5/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 45mLAX-SJD
9/5Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 15mSJD-LAX
£228
4/5Sun
directViva
3h 15mLAX-GDL
9/6Mon
directViva
3h 20mGDL-LAX
£271
4/5Sun
directViva
3h 15mLAX-GDL
7/6Sat
directViva
3h 15mGDL-LAX
£289
2/5Fri
multi-stopVolaris
24h 40mLAX-SJD
5/5Mon
multi-stopVolaris
17h 54mSJD-LAX
£319
2/5Fri
multi-stopVolaris
24h 40mLAX-SJD
5/5Mon
multi-stopVolaris
14h 58mSJD-LAX
£385

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