Statistics on Los Angeles -Mexico City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Mexico City (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Mexico City from Los Angeles airport is $ 317 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 259 (in may) and $ 475 (in december), which is a saving of $ 59 or a surplus of $ 159 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $216 to $270 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mexico City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Mexico City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 72399 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mexico City from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 259, saving $ 59 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 317). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 475).
Flight Los Angeles -Mexico City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 262 | $ 334 | fair price |
| February | $ 265 | $ 303 | good price |
| March | $ 269 | $ 304 | good price |
| April | $ 250 | $ 291 | good price |
| May | $ 233 | $ 259 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 285 | $ 307 | good price |
| July | $ 266 | $ 310 | good price |
| August | $ 275 | $ 299 | good price |
| September | $ 244 | $ 264 | good price |
| October | $ 244 | $ 280 | good price |
| November | $ 295 | $ 368 | fair price |
| December | $ 375 | $ 475 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Mexico City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Mexico City range from $162 to $646. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $216), 1% at the maximum price (from $593 to $646). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $216 to $270 (42% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Mexico City flight
There are 5 companies that serve Los Angeles from Mexico City airport: Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Aeromexico (aerm), Delta and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 72399 flights analyzed in previous years, Viva Aerobus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (65% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Mexico City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Mexico City flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 10 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Mexico City flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $6. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $23.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mexico City to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $8. Conversely, departing from Mexico City on a sunday may cost you an additional $14.
Top prices Los Angeles -Mexico City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 04-09 to 08-09-2024 | $ 265 | direct flight with Volaris |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 15-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 258 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 16-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 258 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 03-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 259 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 05-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 252 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 06-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 251 | layover flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 11-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 261 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 03-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 253 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 15-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
| Los Angeles → Mexico City | 18-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 266 | direct flight with Viva Aerobus |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Mexico City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Mexico City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Mexico City, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 284 $, which is a saving of 33 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Mexico City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 272 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 324), 6 to 7 months ($ 334), 7 to 8 months ($ 281), 8 to 9 months ($ 283), 9 to 10 months ($ 291) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 257 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 281), 3 to 4 months ($ 276), 4 to 5 months ($ 272), 5 to 6 months ($ 266), 6 to 7 months ($ 277), 7 to 8 months ($ 272), 8 to 9 months ($ 303), 9 to 10 months ($ 291), 10 to 11 months ($ 297), 11 to 12 months ($ 295) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 262), 4 to 5 months ($ 293), 6 to 7 months ($ 302), 8 to 9 months ($ 294), 9 to 10 months ($ 291), 10 to 11 months ($ 275), 11 to 12 months ($ 279) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 261), 5 to 6 months ($ 260), 6 to 7 months ($ 261), 7 to 8 months ($ 266), 8 to 9 months ($ 248), 9 to 10 months ($ 251) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 221 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 243), 5 to 6 months ($ 232), 6 to 7 months ($ 239), 7 to 8 months ($ 248), 8 to 9 months ($ 248), 9 to 10 months ($ 237), 10 to 11 months ($ 232) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 276 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 277), 7 to 8 months ($ 288), 8 to 9 months ($ 293), 9 to 10 months ($ 304), 10 to 11 months ($ 305), 11 to 12 months ($ 281) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 258 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 285), 8 to 9 months ($ 269), 9 to 10 months ($ 281), 10 to 11 months ($ 275), 11 to 12 months ($ 264) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 260 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 281), 9 to 10 months ($ 277), 11 to 12 months ($ 297) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 236 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 243), 10 to 11 months ($ 249), 11 to 12 months ($ 262) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 280), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 279), 6 to 7 months ($ 266), 9 to 10 months ($ 262), 11 to 12 months ($ 250) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 302 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 368), 2 to 3 months ($ 337), 4 to 5 months ($ 323), 5 to 6 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 315), 7 to 8 months ($ 310), 8 to 9 months ($ 341) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 400 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 446), 1 to 2 months ($ 472), 2 to 3 months ($ 457), 4 to 5 months ($ 416) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Mexico City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Los Angeles to Mexico City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 360 $284 to $587 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 351 $292 to $501 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 401 $332 to $488 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 340 $264 to $577 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 308 $260 to $463 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 292 $256 to $350 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 313 $251 to $634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 366 $245 to $722 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 338 $266 to $520 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 369 $265 to $529 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 345 $328 to $444 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 469 $459 to $478 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november and december are cheaper to travel to Mexico City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!