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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 31% of flights from Mexico City to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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

A direct flight from Mexico City to San Francisco typically takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 3030 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 12 hours and 32 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Mexico City to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals are regularly available. Travelers can often find favorable prices when searching for this particular journey.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Mexico City to San Francisco

2026-08-22 – 2026-08-26
MEX - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
$466
$315
Round trip
2026-08-19 – 2026-08-25
MEX - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
$454
$315
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MEX - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
$453
$315
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2026-08-19 – 2026-08-26
MEX - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
$453
$315
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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-23
MEX - San Francisco
82% AI deal score
$435
$315
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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-30
MEX - San Francisco
80% AI deal score
$393
$315
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2026-09-23 – 2026-09-29
MEX - San Francisco
81% AI deal score
$425
$315
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-15
MEX - San Francisco
80% AI deal score
$393
$315
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MEX - San Francisco
81% AI deal score
$416
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MEX - San Francisco
82% AI deal score
$433
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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 route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are typically $305–$664, with a median of $468. Current fares are above the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco? The data shows that May and April are the most affordable months to fly, both with a median fare of $307. Following these, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $407.

For flights from Mexico City to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 31% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Francisco? A typical journey from Mexico City to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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

Regular price: $345 - $518

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco is between $345 and $518. The current lowest deal is $313 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 9-Sep 22.

now $313

Low $345

High $518

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $307. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $784. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $307

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$437

$337

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$488

$338

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$472

$355

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$457

$337

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$338

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$338

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$500 → $313

37%

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

$538 → $353

34%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$497 → $314

37%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$494 → $314

36%

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 from Mexico City to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or April for the best prices

Historically, May and April offer the lowest median prices at $307 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 10h 7m flight duration

The median flight duration from Mexico City to San Francisco is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69% of routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $313

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $313 from Mexico City to San Francisco via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

Mexico City International is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$315

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco, offering flights from Mexico City.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$315

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$261

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

87% AI deal score

$1,112

$652

Save $460

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $443. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $555. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out usually results in an average price of $540, indicating that last-minute deals can be more favorable than very early bookings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mexico City to San Francisco is considered to be around $305. The median price for this route during the same period was $468. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $664 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco are May and April, both with a median price of $307. While August also appears in the top three cheapest months with a median of $407, it is also listed as the most expensive month, suggesting significant price fluctuations within that month. The annual median price for this route is $468.

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Mexico City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Francisco? A typical journey from Mexico City to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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

Regular price: $345 - $518

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to San Francisco is between $345 and $518. The current lowest deal is $313 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 9-Sep 22.

now $313

Low $345

High $518

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from $307

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $784

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$437

$337

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$488

$338

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - San Francisco

Mexico City (NLU) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$472

$355

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$457

$337

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$338

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - San Francisco

Mexico City (MEX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$338

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$500 → $313

37%

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

$538 → $353

34%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$497 → $314

37%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$494 → $314

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco