What percentage of San Francisco to Mexico City flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 27.8% of flights from San Francisco to Mexico City have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of the flights on this route involve connections.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City has a median duration of 4 hours and 29 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 10 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3030 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering flights with connections.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture a good fare when it becomes available. Monitoring prices for this route can help travelers secure a more favorable deal.

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San Francisco to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City typically range from $440–$692, with a median price of $507. 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, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $246. Other inexpensive options include February, with a median fare of $275, and March, where the median fare is $276.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Mexico City takes approximately 11h 28m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3030 km.

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

Regular price: $332 - $467

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City is typically between $332 and $467. The current lowest deal is $284 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now $284

Low $332

High $467

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MEX is April, with a median price of $246. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1110. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $246

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,110

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Mexico City

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$337

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$297

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$317

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$329

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$336

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines, Volaris

$413

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$770 → $388

50%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$768 → $388

49%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$770 → $390

49%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$761 → $388

49%

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San Francisco - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Mexico City are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $246 for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 11h 28m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Mexico City is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 72.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico is one airline offering direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$307

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$314

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International (TLC) is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic from Mexico City.

📍 ~60 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$346

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From SFO

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Mexico City, Mexico

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From SFO

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Mexico City, Mexico

76% AI deal score

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From SFO

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Nov 30

Mexico City, Mexico

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$884

$698

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 29

Mexico City, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$884

$698

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From SFO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Historically, the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Mexico City has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $402. Booking within 7-13 days typically sees an average price of $451. Prices tend to increase as the departure date gets further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging around $645. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can offer more favorable prices for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City is considered to be $440 or less. The median price for this route has been $507. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $692 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $440 would put your fare among the more competitive options.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, with a median price of $246. February and March also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $275 and $276 respectively. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $507 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their travel plans.

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San Francisco to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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

Regular price: $332 - $467

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City is typically between $332 and $467. The current lowest deal is $284 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now $284

Low $332

High $467

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

April

Cheapest

Flights from $246

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,110

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Mexico City

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$337

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$297

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$317

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$329

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$336

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Frontier Airlines, Volaris

$413

$337

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$770 → $388

50%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$768 → $388

49%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$770 → $390

49%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$761 → $388

49%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

San Francisco - Mexico City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Mexico City are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $246 for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 11h 28m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Mexico City is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 72.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Aeroméxico is one airline offering direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$307

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$314

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Toluca International (TLC) is a useful alternative, specifically designed to handle overflow traffic from Mexico City.

Mexico City, Mexico

76% AI deal score

$884

$698

Save $186

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

San Francisco to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

Direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Mexico City

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

San Francisco - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 11h 28m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Nov 30

Nov 28

Nov 29

Nov 27

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 30

Nov 29

Nov 30

Nov 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

What percentage of San Francisco to Mexico City flights are direct?

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

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Mexico City from other cities

San Francisco to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

Direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Mexico City

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

San Francisco - Mexico City route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 11h 28m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aeroméxico offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

Best Elite deals to Mexico City

Nov 30

Nov 28

Nov 29

Nov 27

Nov 29

Nov 29

Nov 30

Nov 29

Nov 30

Nov 28

Nov 28

Nov 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?