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Among airlines operating Mexico City to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Aeromexico

Flights from Mexico City to San Francisco usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £276 return via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared with £334 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Mexico City to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 15% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Mexico City to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £308 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £396, a difference of £88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mexico City to San Francisco route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to San Francisco flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 04:45 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 01:10.

The flight takes about 4h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £331. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Mexico City to San Francisco takes 4h 55m, covering 1,881 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £306 to £1,119. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £201, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 14m, compared to 8h 19m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 57m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 1 hour behind Mexico City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Mexico City to San Francisco range from £289 to £410, with an average of £331 over the past 12 months. Anything below £289 counts as a good deal.