Cheap flights from California to Mexico City from $61

The cheapest month to fly to Mexico City from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $341, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Mexico City from California during September instead. Flights to Mexico City in September, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $351.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Mexico City. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $383. 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 $422.

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 $360. 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 $532 per ticket.

Fly from Sacramento Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez for the best California - Mexico City Benito Juarez flight prices

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 $382 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 $319 on momondo.

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.

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

Volaris, Delta and Aeromexico are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Mexico City from California according to our data. Volaris is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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.

As of March 2026, there are 69 flights per day flying from California to Mexico City. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 40% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, 487 flights take off from California and land in Mexico City each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.