Cheap Flights from San Diego to Mexico City
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Mexico City
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Mexico City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Mexico City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Mexico City for specific travel dates.
2026-12-31
SAN - MEX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,500 Pts + $59
2026-11-22
SAN - MEX
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $124.6
2026-12-31
SAN - MEX
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $124.6
2026-11-22
SAN - MEX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 17,500 Pts + $68.5
2026-12-31
SAN - MEX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $79
2026-11-22
SAN - MEX
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 17,500 Pts + $133.2
San Diego to Mexico City flight facts
Distance
1,448 mi
2,330 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Mexico City
MEX · Licenciado Benito Juarez Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Tijuana - Mexico City · Tijuana is 18 mi from San Diego
Flights Santa Ana - Mexico City · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Mexico City · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Queretaro · Queretaro is 109 mi from Mexico City
Flights Los Angeles - Mexico City · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Mexicali - Mexico City · Mexicali is 114 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Mexico City
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SAN - MEX
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 44,800 Pts + $59
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
SAN - MEX
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 47,700 Pts + $59
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
SAN - MEX
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,000 Pts + $62.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
SAN - MEX
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,000 Pts + $62.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SAN - MEX
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,000 Pts + $62.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SAN - MEX
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,000 Pts + $62.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tlalpan (Mexico)
Hacienda Pena Pobre, an SLH Hotel
From 50,000 Pts or $320
Mexico City (Mexico)
Roso Guest House, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $415
Mexico City (Mexico)
The St. Regis Mexico City
From Pts or $1089
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Mexico City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Mexico City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Mexico City.
San Diego and Mexico City are about 1,448 miles (2,330 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,448-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Mexico City: Licenciado Benito Juarez Intl (MEX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Mexico City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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