Mexico City to San Diego (NLU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NLU–SAN had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,436 miles in 3h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Mexico City
| Metric | NLU→SAN | TLC→SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NLU | – | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 28m |
Travel Essentials
NLU: CST · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
NLU–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NLU to SAN
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
NLU to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NLU to SAN is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,436 miles (2,311 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).