ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. , Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Interjet inaugurated daily service to Mexico on October 11 from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California . These new flights – to Mexico City and Guadalajara – represent the company’s fourth U.S. gateway as Mexico ’s second largest air carrier continues to make a strong impact in the popular U.S.-Mexico travel market. Interjet already flies from Miami , New York and San Antonio to Mexico City .

Special introductory fares of $289 to Mexico City and $299 to Guadalajara including taxes are valid until the end of November, subject to availability.

“Interjet is very pleased to commence service from Orange County to two Mexican gateways – Mexico City and Guadalajara – which are popular destinations for Southern California business and leisure travelers. In addition, Interjet’s Orange County flights to Mexico City provide the most convenient same-day connections to over 23 Mexican gateways served by Interjet which will make travel to Mexico even easier,” said Jose Luis Garza , Interjet’s CEO. “We look forward to providing our Southern California friends with the quality service and appealing amenities that travelers from other parts of the U.S. already enjoy.” In addition to its U.S. gateways, Interjet’s international route structure currently includes Guatemala , Cuba , and San Jose, Costa Rica .

The new Orange County to Mexico City service departs from John Wayne Airport at 10:30 am Monday through Friday , arriving at the Benito Juarez International Airport at 4:05 pm . On Saturday and Sunday, flights from Orange County depart at 3:15 pm , arriving in Mexico City at 8:50 pm . Flights leave Mexico City at 7:45 am , arriving in Orange County at 9:30 am Monday through Friday , and at 12:30 pm arriving in Orange County at 2:15 pm on Saturday and Sunday . Daily service to Guadalajara ’s Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport departs John Wayne Airport at 1:35 pm , arriving at 6:45 pm ; flights from Guadalajara depart at 11:15 am and arrive at 12:35 pm.