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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 6:31 am and lands at 10:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:21 am.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City takes 4h 26m, covering 4,871 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City range from C$ 668 to C$ 969, with an average of C$ 795 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 668 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the route average of C$ 795. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 518 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 795 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Mexico City flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 568 to C$ 2,913. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Mexico City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Mexico City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 380.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Mexico City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the San Francisco to Mexico City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 761 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 815, a difference of C$ 54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Mexico City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Aeromexico

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 7h 47m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 53m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Parque España, Palacio de los Deportes, and El Ángel de la Independencia. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Mexico City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.