Best deals on flights in Mexico

elchrist · Posted: 26 Mar 2008 08:36 AM Post subject: Best deals on flights in Mexico

When it comes to flying in Mexico, I'm clueless. I haven't done it since I was a little kid, so I never dealt with paying. I'm planning on going to Mexico City in June for a cousin's graduation and staying between 1-2 weeks.

The airline ticket prices seem to fluctuate throughout the week and are really expensive right now during Semana Santa. When I've checked the airline Web sites, I've gotten a range of prices in the past month, even as low as $16 USD (one way) with Aviacsa. I understand Aviacsa has deals on Tuesdays, although today is $300+ USD for a RT flight from Mexicali.

I do prefer to fly out of Mexicali, unless prices are way cheaper out of Tijuana.

Can someone decode the Mexican airline market for me? When and where is a good time to buy? Should I stick with online purchasing or just hit up an office in Mexicali for a deal?

Also: Mexicana vs. Aviacsa vs. Volaris vs...?

Thanks.

chuco boy · Boot Camp Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 340 Votes: 4

Check out lonelyplanet.com for Mexico section. Pretty interesting blogs. Also try to travel on Tuesday or Wednesday

elchrist · Posted: 28 Mar 2008 10:14 AM Post subject: Re: Mexico flights

elchrist · Posted: 29 Apr 2008 07:50 AM Post subject:

Has anyone taken an Avolar flight?

They are headquartered in Tijuana and have been around since 2005. They happen to have a direct flight to the city I'm going too, but their prices are kind of high at the moment (almost $400 RT). It's a new flight route, so hopefully they will have a promo in May.

verbal · Posted: 29 Apr 2008 12:00 PM Post subject:

Not too long I flew out of TJ and we bought the tickets directly from the airline. Buy on Tuesday as they have some promotions on that day only.

elchrist · Posted: 29 Apr 2008 12:25 PM Post subject:

elchrist · Posted: 30 Apr 2008 11:24 AM Post subject:

That's pretty cool:

Avolar provides free transport from the border (San Ysidro) to the TJ airport via Crucero buses. You just have to show them the printed airline ticket voucher.

verbal · Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:53 PM Post subject:

I might have been Aviasca

elchrist · Posted: 07 May 2008 08:08 AM Post subject:

Here's an article on the SF Gate regarding budget flights in Mexico, for anyone that might be interested:

How to fly Mexico's budget-friendly skies
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2008/05/07/mexicomix050708.DTL&type=travel