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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City from $235

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in May or June, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$536

One-way from

$235

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$724

Good one-way deal

$306 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/3-19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 10/323:54SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 21mDelta
Wed 19/308:25MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/2$536
Mon 31/323:59SFO - MEX
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/417:15MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$544
Tue 25/323:54SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 21mAeromexico
Wed 26/307:55MEX - SFO
2 stops17h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 21/2$582
Sun 23/300:15SFO - MEX
2 stops17h 35mFrontier
Fri 28/312:45MEX - SFO
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 19/2$754
Thu 5/614:45SFO - MEX
2 stops33h 13mWestJet
Wed 11/601:55MEX - SFO
2 stops37h 04mWestJet
Deal found 20/2$934

Find flights from San Francisco to Mexico City within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

23:54-05:15

Nonstop4h 21m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 19/3

08:25-12:34

Nonstop5h 09m

$536

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

23:59-10:45

1 stop9h 46m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 23/4

17:15-21:02

Nonstop4h 47m

$544

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

23:54-05:15

Nonstop4h 21m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 26/3

07:55-23:59

2 stops17h 04m

$582

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 23/3

00:15-18:50

2 stops17h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 28/3

12:45-21:59

1 stop10h 14m

$754

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

14:45-00:58

2 stops33h 13m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 11/6

01:55-13:59

2 stops37h 04m

$934

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

23:20-04:40

Nonstop4h 20m

$235

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

21:53-21:10

1 stop22h 17m

$288

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

14:04-19:30

Nonstop4h 26m

$306

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

00:43-08:35

1 stop6h 52m

$362

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:05-15:25

2 stops14h 20m

$552

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Mexico City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,443). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,979). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, such as Delta, Aeromexico and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    To fly from San Francisco to Mexico City, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Benito Juarez (MEX). Nonstop flights to Mexico City Benito Juarez from San Francisco take 9h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from San Francisco to Benito Juarez offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Mexico City flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $536. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $544 and $582, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City are Delta ($235), Aeromexico ($321), and United Airlines ($362).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Before booking your flight to Mexico City from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (97%), Aeromexico (95%), Virgin Atlantic( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    On average you can expect to pay $307 for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City. The cheapest flight overall is $236 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Mexico City Benito Juarez) is currently priced at $4,070.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,443). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,979). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$436Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AeromexicoCheapest$503Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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