$169 Cheap Flights to San Mateo

November is the cheapest month to fly to San Mateo. Demand is lower then, so fares are usually more affordable. Planning your trip outside of school breaks and major holidays could also help you save.

You can fly to San Mateo without any stops from 23 US cities. To find a nonstop journey, check "Direct flights only" when organizing your flights to San Mateo on Expedia. Then, explore your choices and pick the best departure from one of these cities:

• Los Angeles
• Houston
• Dallas
• Chicago
• Phoenix

If you're searching for cheap flights to San Mateo, consider traveling outside of peak season. Booking in advance is also likely to help you score savings. Or, fly on a different day — flights on a Thursday are on average 16% cheaper than Sunday departures.* Sign up to receive price alerts on the Expedia app and you'll be instantly notified when fares drop.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

While booking in advance is generally the easiest way to save cash, don't panic if your San Mateo trip is last minute. You can still find cheap flights to San Mateo, especially if your plans have some flexibility. Try changing your travel dates, looking at different ticket options or jetting out of another hub.

Find the travel dates you want and a price you'll love by booking your domestic flight to San Mateo up to 28 days in advance. Lock in tickets two to four months ahead if you're headed to San Mateo from an international destination.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You can usually get cheap flights to San Mateo on Sundays. You can save around 8% on average compared to booking on a Friday, which is often the most expensive day to purchase tickets.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Two of the most popular airlines to San Mateo are Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. Altogether, 2 airlines connect San Mateo to 2 airports across the world. Playa de Oro Intl. Airport (ZLO) serves as the primary gateway to this exciting destination.

You'll touch down at Playa de Oro Intl. Airport (ZLO). This is the main airport when flying to San Mateo.

You'll be approximately 45 mi southeast of the center of San Mateo after landing at Playa de Oro Intl. Airport (ZLO).

Book a San Mateo flight and hotel package deal on Expedia, and you can enjoy significant savings. It's a breeze to bundle your flight and hotel, and you can also add car rentals and activities to create your own personalized San Mateo getaway. Plus, nothing beats the convenience of booking everything in the same place.

If you booked your flight to San Mateo within the last 24 hours, you can usually change or cancel it for free. After that, additional costs may apply depending on the airline's terms and conditions. For more information, check out our Customer Service Portal. Keep in mind that some flights are non-refundable, so you may receive a credit toward future flights in place of a direct refund. During your search on Expedia, check the "No cancel fee" or "Changes included" filters to find tickets with flexible change policies.