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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 27.8% of flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connecting flights.

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.

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 frequent across the trailing 30 days. This route is characterized by regular price fluctuations, making it a good candidate for price tracking. Setting a price alert could help you identify optimal booking opportunities as they arise.

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2026-08-19 – 2026-08-31
SFO - Mexico City
79% AI deal score
$443
$333
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72% AI deal score
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San Francisco to Mexico City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are typically $440–$692, with a median of $507 over the last 90 days. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City? The most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $246, followed by February at $275, and March at $276. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the typical fare range.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Mexico City takes about 11h 28m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3030 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 27.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

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

Regular price: $410 - $1,263

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City typically range from $410 to $1263. The current lowest deal is $329 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $329

Low $410

High $1,263

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

Aeroméxico

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Mexico City

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$677

$449

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$334

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$448

$340

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$342

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$348

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$357

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$931 → $449

52%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$917 → $466

49%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$896 → $446

50%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$868 → $429

51%

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 from SFO to MEX are above the typical level, with a median price of $507.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to MEX, with a median price of $246.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 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 recent deals, typically with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $329

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $329 from SFO to MEX, available via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to MEX are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$358

Mexico City main airports to arrive at

Mexico City International (MEX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Mexico City center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$358

Airports nearby Mexico City used as alternative

Toluca International (TLC)

Cheapest

Toluca International is the closest alternative to Mexico City, designed to handle overflow traffic, though limited to economy class flights.

📍 ~55 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mexico City

83% AI deal score

$1,045

$665

Save $380

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mexico City

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

Across 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 historically stands at $507. Prices can go up to $692 or more for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for value should target fares at or below the $440 threshold.

Historically, April has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, with a median price of $246. February and March also present competitive prices, with median fares of $275 and $276 respectively. These months are significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $507. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying during these months.

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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: $410 - $1,263

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City typically range from $410 to $1263. The current lowest deal is $329 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $329

Low $410

High $1,263

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico

$677

$449

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$334

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$448

$340

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$342

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$348

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) - Mexico City (NLU)

Frontier Airlines

$493

$357

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$931 → $449

52%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$917 → $466

49%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$896 → $446

50%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$868 → $429

51%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City