Cheap flights from California to Acapulco from $94

The cheapest month to fly to Acapulco from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $363, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Acapulco during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $365.

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Acapulco from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Acapulco for around $437 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Acapulco from California for as low as $283 on momondo.

Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva are the most popular carriers operating from California to Acapulco Alvarez Intl

Volaris, Delta and Aeromexico are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Acapulco from California according to our data. Volaris is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Acapulco. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Acapulco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, 9 flights take off from California and land in Acapulco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Acapulco you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Acapulco takes 8h 14m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Diego to Acapulco takes 10h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.