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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City from $274

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEX
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in April or March, 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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$565

One-way from

$274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$700
Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 10 July 2025.

Sat 23/811:45SFO - MEX
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/816:55MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$565
Fri 22/814:25SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Wed 27/816:55MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/7$608
Sat 23/808:40SFO - MEX
2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 30/813:10MEX - SFO
2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$640
Mon 21/722:50SFO - MEX
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/717:15MEX - SFO
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$716

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

11:45-23:10

2 stops10h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 30/8

16:55-20:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$565

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

14:25-20:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/9

17:15-21:15

Nonstop5h 00m

$608

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

08:40-20:50

2 stops11h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 30/8

13:10-23:07

2 stops10h 57m

$640

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

22:50-04:05

Nonstop4h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 30/7

17:15-21:02

Nonstop4h 47m

$716

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

23:19-05:00

Nonstop4h 41m

$274

San FranciscoMexico City

SFO - MEX

SFOMEX

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

22:47-04:05

Nonstop4h 18m

$343

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Deals found on 10/7

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 27 June 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,405). 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 10 July 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEX are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 16 outbound flights from San Francisco to Benito Juarez offered by 1 airline.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $608. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $640 and $716, respectively. These flights start at 15% 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 (94%), Aeromexico (94%), Virgin Atlantic( 92%).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $1,405). 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$493Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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