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Cheapest return flight
£289
Typical prices: £361-£539
Frontier
Sat 27/1Sat 3/2
SFO - MEX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£350
Typical prices: £361-£542
Delta
Thu 18/1Mon 22/1
SFO - MEX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Aeromexico. Average duration is 4h 24m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 22% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £406 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (SFO-MEX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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09:44 - 21:10SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
9h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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07:00 - 17:01MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
12h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£289Frontier
Thu, 31 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan
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06:15 - 16:50SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:00 - 17:15MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
8h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£307Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
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09:44 - 21:10SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
9h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:00 - 17:01MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
8h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£338Multiple Airlines
Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
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09:44 - 20:20SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
8h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:00 - 17:01MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
8h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
£344Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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22:32 - 04:55SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 23mdirect
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08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£350Delta
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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22:32 - 04:55SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 23mdirect
Delta Logo
08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£350Delta
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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22:32 - 04:55SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
4h 23mdirect
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08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£350Delta
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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06:05 - 16:50SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
8h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£354Delta
Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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06:05 - 16:50SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
8h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£354Delta
Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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22:25 - 11:20SFO  San Francisco-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
10h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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08:30 - 11:29MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-SFO San Francisco
4h 59mdirect
£354Delta
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Price, demand, and travel trends for San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

Return flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport typically range from £361 to £539. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £289 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport at £340 return.
•December (£589) and November (£533) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£163
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 16% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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Your San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 06:31 and lands at 10:55
    • Latest: departs at 22:48 and lands at 03:12.

    The flight takes about 4h 24m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    A direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport takes 4h 24m, covering 1,881 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flight?

    Return flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport range from £361 to £539, with an average of £435 over the past 12 months. Anything below £361 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £435 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £406 return via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared with £436 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £289 to £1,628. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £175, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Payless
    • NU Car
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport pass through?

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

    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 58% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £410 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £452, a difference of £43.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

    • United Airlines
    • Aeromexico

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 14m, compared to 7h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 50m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are Monumento a la Revolución, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport 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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    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
    • Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

  • Which restaurants can be found at San Francisco International Airport?

    The Black Point Cafe is located near Gate A2 in San Francisco International Airport and serves a selection of salads and sandwiches, while Bun Mee can be found in Terminal 3 and has a traditional Vietnamese menu. Farmerbrown is a popular restaurant in Terminal 1 and offers a selection of Southern comfort style food.

  • Are there any amenities for business travelers at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you need to get some last-minute work done before boarding your flight, look for one of the many workstations that are scattered throughout San Francisco International Airport. Equipped with outlets, comfortable seats, and spacious desks, these stations are a convenient place to finish up your to-do list.

  • Which hotels are closest to Mexico City International Airport?

    For a chic 4-star hotel, book a room at the Courtyard by Marriott, which is located directly in Terminal 1 of Mexico City International Airport and is a 15m drive from the popular Templo Mayor museum. If you would like to stay somewhere more luxurious, select the Hotel NH Collection, which is a 5m drive from the airport and a 16m drive from the city’s main square.

  • Where can I rent a car from Mexico City International Airport?

    To pick up a rental car, head to the international baggage claim in Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport. You will find desks for several companies, including Hertz, Sixt, and National, each of which keeps their vehicles at an on-site location within walking distance.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average £410, about £43 less than Thursday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £340 return in that month – typically £249 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Aeromexico. Over the past three months, 96% of Aeromexico flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 20m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £406 return on this route – about £30 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

    • Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
    • NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2
    • Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport
  • An easy way to cut down on your travel time is to look for nonstop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City. United and Delta Airlines offer many affordable flights between these two locations, while Aeroméxico provides free checked baggage and meals.
  • If you often become stressed while traveling, go to one of the yoga rooms in Terminals 2 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in order to exercise, meditate, and clear your head. These rooms contain complimentary exercise mats as well TVs playing guided exercise DVDs.
  • To kill some time before boarding your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City, consider indulging in a spa treatment. There are four XpresSpa locations dispersed throughout Terminals 2 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport, all of which offer manicures, pedicures, massages, and facials.
  • Need to leave one of your bags at the airport after your flight? Go to one of the Luggage Storage desks found in Terminals 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Prices start at 120 MXN (approximately 6 USD) per storage locker, although discounts are offered for long-term storage plans.
  • For travelers who would like to freshen up after their flight has landed in Mexico City, buy a pass for either the Grand Lounge Elite or Lounge 19 at Mexico City International Airport. Each of these private lounges contains showers, towels, and toiletry kits, as well as snacks and televisions so you can relax and refresh right before leaving the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Mexico City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico,United Airlines

Aeromexico,United Airlines

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