Mexico City

$166+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX)

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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in September or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:43 am
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop9h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:30 am
MEX
-
SFO
2 stops13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:15 pm
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:10 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:45 am
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2511:55 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop21h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:53 pm
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop8h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/77:30 am
MEX
-
SFO
2 stops12h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:15 pm
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:00 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop8h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:53 pm
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop8h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/43:15 pm
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:15 pm
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:00 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:45 am
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:00 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$349
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:35 pm
SFO
-
MEX
Nonstop4h 25m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/1012:50 pm
MEX
-
SFO
2 stops11h 10m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/2$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:45 am
SFO
-
MEX
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/411:55 am
MEX
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$353

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Mexico City Benito Juarez flights.
From San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez
One-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Mexico City

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

1:36 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 3/10

9:55 pm-10:57 am

1 stop14h 02m

$428

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

1:15 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 3/13

5:10 am-9:09 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

11:55 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 4/12

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 10m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

10:49 pm-4:05 am

Nonstop4h 16m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 3/16

5:10 am-9:09 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

11:55 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/5

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 10m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

10:48 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 4/28

5:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

2:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 5/6

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 10m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:15 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/11

12:50 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:55 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 5/1

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 10m

$430

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:49 pm-4:05 am

Nonstop4h 16m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 3/11

12:50 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$430

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Mexico City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Mexico City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Mexico City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Mexico City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Mexico City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 February 3, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Mexico City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Mexico City flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Aeromexico from San Francisco to Mexico City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City, you will be flying from San Francisco to Benito Juarez. Flights to Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) from San Francisco (SFO) take 4h 16m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from San Francisco to Mexico City per day from 7 airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Mexico City in about 4h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between San Francisco and Mexico City is about 1881 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Viva ($124), Volaris ($138), and Aeromexico ($167) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Mexico City. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $38 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Viva. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris and Aeromexico, with prices starting from $87 and $150, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines (96%), Delta (94%) or Aeromexico (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Mexico City is $166. On average you can expect to pay $752. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Mexico City Benito Juarez), can usually be booked for $367.

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Mexico City

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$124Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$138Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$167Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$169Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$256Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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