What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Mexico City delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Over the past year, Aeromexico have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

A quick flight from San Francisco to Mexico City can take about 4h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $762. Airlines will cover a distance of 3027 km. All flights are typically direct.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City

The most flights from SFO to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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: Scandinavian Airlines (97%), Delta (88%), Aeromexico( 88%).

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

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

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $626). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Mexico City flights typically cost between $653 and $921 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $565 on United Airlines (1 Mar–16 Mar).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Mexico City flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Mexico City can take about 4h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $762. Airlines will cover a distance of 3027 km. All flights are typically direct.
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: Scandinavian Airlines (97%), Delta (88%), Aeromexico( 88%).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City (average of $626). Flying from San Francisco to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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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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?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Mexico City flights typically cost between $653 and $921 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $565 on United Airlines (1 Mar–16 Mar).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Mexico City

The most flights from SFO to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Mexico City delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Mexico City flights?

Over the past year, Aeromexico have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Mexico City flights typically cost between $653 and $921 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $565 on United Airlines (1 Mar–16 Mar).