Cheap flights from Mexico City to California from $172

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Mexico City averaging around $318.

The cheapest day to depart from Mexico City to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $335. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $410.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $308. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $447 on average. Flights to California from Mexico City in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Mexico City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $349 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Mexico City for as low as $314 on momondo.

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

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

Volaris, Delta and Aeromexico are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Mexico City according to our data. Volaris is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, 35 flights take off from Mexico City and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 37% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, 250 flights take off from Mexico City and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.