Cheap flights from California to Mexico from $99

If you’re not able to fly to Mexico in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Mexico during February average around $385.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Mexico is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $421. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $446. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Mexico.

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Mexico flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Mexico in the evening for as low as $379. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $553 on average. Flights to Mexico from California in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from San Francisco to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal for the best California - Mexico flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Mexico from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Mexico for around $413 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Mexico from California for as low as $371 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Mexico flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Viva, Volaris, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Mexico

Volaris, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Mexico from California according to our data. Volaris is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Mexico. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Mexico on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 79 flights per day flying from California to Mexico. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00AM, with 48% of flights taking off at noon.

As of September 2026, 555 flights take off from California and land in Mexico each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.