Oakland to Mexico City (OAK–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OAK–MEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,879 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Mexico City from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→MEX | SFO→MEX | SMF→MEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 43 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 3m | 4h 16m | 4h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OAK: PDT · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
OAK–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OAK to MEX
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
OAK to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to MEX ranges from 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,879 miles (3,024 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).