What to know about flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

The distance between San Francisco and Mexico City is approximately 3,029.04 km. It takes around 4 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$114
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-MEX 10h 56m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 27
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Cheapest round-trip
$430
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SFO-MEX 9h 28m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,029.04 km
Flight distance
4h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $114 and round-trip from $430. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City operate an average of 15 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 17.2% on-time departure rate and a 87.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Mexico City are Aeromexico, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Mexico City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Mexico City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City is January, with an average price of $197; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to $357.

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$277
$197
$117
    Cheapest
  • $250
    Sep
  • $357
    Oct
  • $250
    Nov
  • $338
    Dec
  • $197
    Jan
  • $226
    Feb
  • $253
    Mar
  • $274
    Apr
  • $269
    May
  • $322
    Jun
  • $263
    Jul
  • $259
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are found during September, with an average price of $454. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to $688.

$688
$571
$454
$337
  • $454
    Sep
  • $560
    Oct
  • $537
    Nov
  • $668
    Dec
  • $481
    Jan
  • $457
    Feb
  • $484
    Mar
  • $544
    Apr
  • $548
    May
  • $688
    Jun
  • $656
    Jul
  • $559
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (SFO-MEX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $114 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to MEX on Tue, Oct 27), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $430 departing on Wed, Sep 23 and returning on Mon, Sep 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Mexico City with the following airlines, including: Aeromexico United Airlines Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 24 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 41 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Mexico City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM665 (00:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way flights priced at just $114.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Aeromexico.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mexico City travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City on September 12, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $409.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Mexico City: Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City International Airport (SFO-MEX) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Mexico City and San Francisco is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Mexico City is $327. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to Mexico City is $655. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Francisco and Mexico City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco to Mexico City. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.