A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — flights from San Francisco to Mexico City
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Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) take about 4h 17m (3,029 km). Volaris and Aeromexico fly it. Lowest fare seen: $191 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Mexico City

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — arriving in Mexico City

Airport transfer

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Things to book in Mexico City

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Frida Kahlo Museumfrom €37.81
Museo Frida Kahlo 4.5 · 529 Tiqets reviews
from €40.17
Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum 4.6 · 298 Tiqets reviews
National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)from €25.89
National Museum of Anthropology 4.4 · 229 Tiqets reviews
from €38.78
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum 4.8 · 133 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying San Francisco to Mexico City

Carriers on SFO–MEX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Volaris✈ Aeromexicononstop fare seen

San Francisco to Mexico City fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $278 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $175. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$39224 Oct 2026$308 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 · Volaris
Nov 2026$27814 Nov 2026 · Aeromexico$209 · 1 stop14 Nov 2026 · Volaris
Dec 2026$3238 Dec 2026 · Aeromexico$175 · 1 stop8 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $175 in December 2026, against $209 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Mexico City, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Mexico City

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Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — San Francisco to Mexico City flights

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 4h 17m, covering 3,029 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Francisco from Mexico City by air?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is 3,029 km (1,882 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SFO–MEX route include Volaris and Aeromexico. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SFO–MEX was $191 USD with Aeromexico (nonstop), departing 5 May 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $175 one-way, against $308 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Mexico?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Mexico City?
Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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