Mexico City to San Diego (NLU–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,436 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY8729
SY Sun Country
738
11:59 PM
CST
2:54 AM+1
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY8729
SY Sun Country
738
1:00 PM
PDT T1
5:30 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 12m VBY4 AS San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 6h 39m EKTK EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 59m M7 AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 6m AC AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
ANC Anchorage 15h 44m CX AS Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 27h 25m VB AS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to San Diego flights
PTY Tocumen 31h 50m M7 CM Tocumen (PTY) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to San Diego
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,436 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind

NLU–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,436 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 3h55
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to SAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NLU → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → NLU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric NLU→SAN TLC→SAN
Distance from NLU 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Mexico City to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,436 mi / 2,311 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,436 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to SAN: Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, George Bush Intercontinental and Los Angeles.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from SAN to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to SAN

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, George Bush Intercontinental and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).