Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City from $280

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEX
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in September or April, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$511

One-way from

$280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$693

Good one-way deal

$277 or less
Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 4/10-11/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 01m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Sat 4/1010:49SFO - MEX
1 stop29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1009:25MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$511
Mon 6/1005:45SFO - MEX
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1019:45MEX - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$539
Sat 4/1014:55SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 30mAeromexico
Sat 11/1009:25MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 19/8$582
Mon 8/922:37SFO - MEX
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/919:45MEX - SFO
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$599
Sun 9/1122:52SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 23mDelta
Fri 14/1118:15MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 22/8$619
Sun 9/1122:52SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 23mDelta
Tue 11/1108:55MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 20/8$694
Sat 8/1113:28SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 37mDelta
Wed 12/1118:15MEX - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 22/8$697

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San Francisco

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Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

22:49-05:05

Nonstop4h 16m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 12/11

18:10-21:04

Nonstop4h 54m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

13:00-19:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 19/1

08:20-11:30

Nonstop5h 10m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

22:52-05:15

Nonstop4h 23m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 7/11

08:55-11:55

Nonstop5h 00m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

14:54-20:25

Nonstop4h 31m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 24/9

17:25-21:25

Nonstop5h 00m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

22:42-05:05

Nonstop4h 23m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 16/1

08:20-11:30

Nonstop5h 10m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

13:00-19:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 18/2

08:20-11:30

Nonstop5h 10m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

13:28-20:05

Nonstop4h 37m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 14/11

18:15-21:20

Nonstop5h 05m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

22:52-05:15

Nonstop4h 23m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 10/12

08:55-11:55

Nonstop5h 00m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

14:54-20:25

Nonstop4h 31m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 26/9

09:25-13:15

Nonstop4h 50m

$619

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

14:55-20:25

Nonstop4h 30m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,417). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,979). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated 22 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico from San Francisco to Mexico City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    To fly from San Francisco to Mexico City, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Benito Juarez (MEX). Nonstop flights to Mexico City Benito Juarez from San Francisco take 4h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 14 outbound flights from San Francisco to Benito Juarez offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Mexico City flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Mexico City can take about 4h 23m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $619. Airlines will cover a distance of 3027 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Aeromexico is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $501. This flight start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Before booking your flight to Mexico City from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (91%), Aeromexico (91%), Virgin Atlantic( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    On average you can expect to pay $347 for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City. The cheapest flight overall is $271 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Mexico City Benito Juarez) is currently priced at $756.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,417). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,979). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Mexico City

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AeromexicoCheapest$501Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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