How many flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.9% of flights from Mexico City to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one intermediate stop.

How long does it take to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Mexico City to San Francisco typically takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of 3030 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 13 hours and 14 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Mexico City to San Francisco come up?

Cheap flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find economical fares for this route. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for those seeking value.

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2026-12-05 – 2026-12-07
MEX - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
$472
$323
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2026-12-15 – 2027-01-13
MEX - San Francisco
73% AI deal score
$397
$336
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-23
MEX - San Francisco
67% AI deal score
$342
$342
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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-16
MEX - San Francisco
70% AI deal score
$364
$343
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2027-02-05 – 2027-03-03
MEX - San Francisco
74% AI deal score
$432
$345
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2027-02-05 – 2027-03-02
MEX - San Francisco
74% AI deal score
$432
$345
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2027-02-24 – 2027-03-02
MEX - San Francisco
79% AI deal score
$455
$345
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2027-02-24 – 2027-03-03
MEX - San Francisco
79% AI deal score
$455
$345
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2027-02-19 – 2027-03-02
MEX - San Francisco
74% AI deal score
$434
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2027-01-21 – 2027-01-23
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70% AI deal score
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Mexico City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

The journey from Mexico City to San Francisco covers a distance of 3030 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Mexico City to San Francisco, fares typically range from $518–$777, with a median of $637. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $422. Other cost-effective options include September, with a median fare of $547, and October, where the median fare is $554.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 14.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Francisco? A typical journey, including connections, takes 16h 59m. For direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco, the median flight time is 4h 55m.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to San Francisco

Regular price: $403 - $1,053

Prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco typically range from $403 to $1053. The current lowest deal is $321 with Volaris, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 8.

now $321

Low $403

High $1,053

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from MEX to SFO is April, with a median price of $422. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $993. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $422

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to San Francisco

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$530

$520

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$498

$500

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$511

$500

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$541

$500

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$517

$494

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$541

$494

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$481 → $364

24%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$487 → $411

16%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$470 → $397

16%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$487 → $415

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco

Mexico City - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 3% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $422

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $422.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights to San Francisco typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 16h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 85.1% of flights on this route historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International is a convenient option for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$297

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

$1,043

Save $1,120

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $600. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $908, while booking 60+ days out averages around $642. This suggests that planning within the optimal two-to-four-week window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mexico City to San Francisco was considered to be $518 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $637. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at $777 or below. Aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco, with a median price of $422. Other economical months include September, with a median price of $547, and October, at $554. The annual median price for this route is $637, indicating that flying in these specific months can offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Mexico City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 14.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to San Francisco

Regular price: $403 - $1,053

Prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco typically range from $403 to $1053. The current lowest deal is $321 with Volaris, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 8.

now $321

Low $403

High $1,053

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from MEX to SFO is April, with a median price of $422. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $993. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $422

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to San Francisco

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$530

$520

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$498

$500

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$511

$500

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$541

$500

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroméxico

$517

$494

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$541

$494

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$481 → $364

24%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$487 → $411

16%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$470 → $397

16%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$487 → $415

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco