How long does it take to fly to Mexico City?

On average, it takes 3h 15m to fly from California to Mexico City if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Mexico City (the most popular airport in Mexico City). If you’re flying out of Sacramento and into Mexico City, then the flight time is around 4h 06m.

What airlines fly to Mexico City?

Delta, Volaris and Aeromexico are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Mexico City from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 26% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Mexico City. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Mexico City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Mexico City on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 64 flights per day flying from California to Mexico City. The most common time of day flights depart is 3:00PM, with 43% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Mexico City on average per week?

As of September 2025, 454 flights take off from California and land in Mexico City each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez?

Viva, Volaris, and Aeromexico are the most popular carriers operating from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of September 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:15 am - 5:35 amTIJ-MEX

3h 20mnonstop

9:45 pm - 11:20 pmMEX-TIJ

3h 35mnonstop

$126Viva

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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11

7:30 pm - 11:50 pmTIJ-MEX

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$131Viva

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12:15 am - 5:35 amTIJ-MEX

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10:00 pm - 11:45 pmMEX-TIJ

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12:20 am - 4:40 amTIJ-MEX

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5:30 am - 8:15 amMEX-TIJ

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10:22 pm - 2:45 amTIJ-MEX

3h 23mnonstop

5:30 am - 8:03 amMEX-TIJ

3h 33mnonstop

$152Volaris

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4:40 am - 8:55 amTIJ-MEX

3h 15mnonstop

10:00 pm - 11:45 pmMEX-TIJ

3h 45mnonstop

$153Volaris

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10:36 am - 12:50 pmLAX-MEX

24h 14m1 stop

7:40 pm - 9:59 pmMEX-LAX

4h 19mnonstop

$300Aeromexico

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10:26 am - 6:45 pmLAX-MEX

7h 19m1 stop

6:30 am - 1:41 pmMEX-LAX

8h 11m1 stop

$308United Airlines

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6:15 am - 10:55 pmSAN-MEX

14h 40m1 stop

8:30 am - 6:56 pmMEX-SAN

12h 26m2 stops

$312Aeromexico

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10:40 am - 7:35 pmSMF-MEX

6h 55m1 stop

3:20 pm - 10:15 pmMEX-SMF

8h 55m1 stop

$362United Airlines

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Delta flights from California to Mexico City

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Mar 3

SMF12:30 amSacramento Intl

12h 05m

1 stop

MEX2:35 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Mar 11

MEX2:50 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

10h 09m

1 stop

SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl

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Jan 22

SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl

9h 30m

2 stops

MEX5:30 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Jan 27

MEX3:00 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

10h 00m

1 stop

SMF11:00 pmSacramento Intl

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Jan 21

SMF12:30 amSacramento Intl

12h 05m

1 stop

MEX2:35 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Jan 27

MEX6:05 amMexico City Benito Juarez

12h 26m

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SMF4:31 pmSacramento Intl

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Oct 14

LAX10:26 amLos Angeles

7h 19m

1 stop

MEX6:45 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Oct 21

MEX6:30 amMexico City Benito Juarez

8h 11m

1 stop

LAX1:41 pmLos Angeles

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Nov 11

SMF10:40 amSacramento Intl

6h 55m

1 stop

MEX7:35 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

Nov 18

MEX3:20 pmMexico City Benito Juarez

8h 55m

1 stop

SMF10:15 pmSacramento Intl

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Sep 24

SMF8:35 pmSacramento Intl

11h 00m

2 stops

MEX8:35 amMexico City Benito Juarez

Oct 2

MEX11:35 amMexico City Benito Juarez

11h 11m

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Fri 11/7

12:15 am-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/11

9:45 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$126

TijuanaMexico City

TIJ - MEX

TIJMEX

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 10/3

7:30 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 10/11

9:00 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$131

TijuanaMexico City

TIJ - MEX

TIJMEX

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 11/7

12:15 am-5:35 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/11

10:00 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$148

TijuanaMexico City

TIJ - MEX

TIJMEX

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 10/21

12:20 am-4:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 10/26

5:30 am-8:15 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$151

TijuanaMexico City

TIJ - MEX

TIJMEX

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 10/7

10:22 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop3h 23m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 10/11

5:30 am-8:03 am

Nonstop3h 33m

$152

TijuanaMexico City

TIJ - MEX

TIJMEX

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/27

4:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 11/6

10:00 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$153

Los AngelesMexico City

LAX - MEX

LAXMEX

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

10:36 am-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 14m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 12/11

7:40 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$300

Los AngelesMexico City

LAX - MEX

LAXMEX

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

10:26 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-1:41 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$308

San DiegoMexico City

SAN - MEX

SANMEX

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/4

8:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$312

SacramentoMexico City

SMF - MEX

SMFMEX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40 am-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/18

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Mexico City?

The cheapest month to fly to Mexico City from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $312, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Mexico City from California during February instead. Flights to Mexico City in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $313.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Mexico City?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Mexico City. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $390. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $411.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Mexico City?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico City is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Mexico City in the evening for as low as $347. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Mexico City, so prices are often more expensive at around $496 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Mexico City Benito Juarez flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Mexico City?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Mexico City from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Mexico City for around $367 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Mexico City from California for as low as $311 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Mexico City Benito Juarez flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Mexico City flights?

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Best Price Found	$107
Fastest flight time	3h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Mexico City from California in the past 72 hours is $107. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Mexico City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $287.

The fastest flight from California to Mexico City takes 3h 15m

Direct flights go from California to Mexico City every day.

There is 1 airport near Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)

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As of September 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Mexico City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Mexico City is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 26.59% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 12.80%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 12.70%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 12.24%.

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Viva	PriceFrom $115	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 787 reviews	Search Viva flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,696 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Volaris	PriceFrom $154	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 1,154 reviews	Search Volaris flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,174 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,957 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,924 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
AeroMexico Connect	PriceFrom $383	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 55 reviews	Search AeroMexico Connect flights

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What is the cheapest California to Mexico City Benito Juarez flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on California to Mexico City Benito Juarez flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Mexico City flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Mexico City.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez?

Viva, Volaris, and Aeromexico are the most popular carriers operating from California to Mexico City Benito Juarez

What airlines fly to Mexico City?

How many flights depart from California to Mexico City on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 64 flights per day flying from California to Mexico City. The most common time of day flights depart is 3:00PM, with 43% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Mexico City on average per week?

As of September 2025, 454 flights take off from California and land in Mexico City each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Mexico City?

On average, it takes 3h 15m to fly from California to Mexico City if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Mexico City (the most popular airport in Mexico City). If you’re flying out of Sacramento and into Mexico City, then the flight time is around 4h 06m.

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