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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Mexico

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£87
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% 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 
RichardFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-ZIHMay 2025
Bring a pen. The airline insists that you fill out customs forms but do not have pens. How much could a pen that also advertises for Alaskan Airlines possibly cost in relation to the cost of the fare?
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 :)
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 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 Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as £306. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £491 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 60% 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 £477.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Mexico?

    The cheapest ticket to Mexico from California found in the last 72 hours was to Puerto Vallarta, at £241 return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to San José del Cabo (SJD) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £271.

  • 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 £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £445 and £408 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 6h 46m, 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 31m.

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Cheapest flights to Mexico from California found in 2025

Recent return flight deals

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directHawaiian Airlines
4h 59mLAX-CUN
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directHawaiian Airlines
5h 05mCUN-LAX
£197
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directDelta
4h 50mLAX-CUN
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directDelta
5h 01mCUN-LAX
£198
9/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 12mLAX-CUN
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directUnited Airlines
5h 04mCUN-LAX
£201
3/8Sun
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
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directAlaska Airlines
2h 32mSJD-LAX
£202
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directUnited Airlines
2h 32mLAX-SJD
31/7Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 30mSJD-LAX
£202
3/8Sun
directAlaska Airlines
3h 11mSFO-SJD
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directAlaska Airlines
3h 04mSJD-SFO
£203
14/9Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 08mLAX-CUN
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1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 45mCUN-LAX
£204
29/6Sun
1 stopSouthwest
12h 00mLAX-CUN
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1 stopSouthwest
15h 05mCUN-LAX
£208
16/9Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
17h 20mLAX-CUN
26/9Fri
1 stopSouthwest
11h 30mCUN-LAX
£212
21/7Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
14h 56mLAX-CUN
24/7Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 49mCUN-LAX
£247

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Recent one-way flight deals

17/8Sun
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
£87
15/7Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
3h 11mSFO-SJD
£88
15/7Tue
1 stopSouthwest
7h 25mLAX-SJD
£90
4/7Fri
1 stopSouthwest
13h 40mLAX-SJD
£91
21/7Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 52mLAX-SJD
£93
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1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 58mLAX-SJD
£95
13/9Sat
directDelta
3h 18mLAX-GDL
£99
31/8Sun
2 stopsDelta
10h 41mLAX-SJD
£99
29/7Tue
1 stopJetBlue
16h 26mSFO-CUN
£124
8/7Tue
1 stopJetBlue
9h 11mSFO-CUN
£126

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Last minute flights from California to Mexico

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

17/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 32mLAX-SJD
24/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 30mSJD-LAX
£219
17/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 32mLAX-SJD
19/6Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 30mSJD-LAX
£224
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directHawaiian Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
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directHawaiian Airlines
2h 34mSJD-LAX
£236
14/6Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 55mLAX-SJD
5/7Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 20mSJD-LAX
£239
17/6Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
24/6Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
2h 33mSJD-LAX
£240
17/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
30/7Wed
directAlaska Airlines
2h 32mSJD-LAX
£245
13/6Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 35mLAX-SJD
18/6Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 00mSJD-LAX
£249
15/6Sun
directDelta
2h 25mLAX-SJD
19/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
9h 22mSJD-LAX
£264
17/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 31mLAX-SJD
19/6Thu
directAlaska Airlines
2h 33mSJD-LAX
£266
13/6Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 47mLAX-GDL
22/6Sun
directDelta
3h 26mGDL-LAX
£300

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