San Francisco to Mexico City (SFO–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,882 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 20 | 319, 320, B38M | 4h08-4h30 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| AM Aeromexico Also: WS | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 4h25-4h30 | SkyTeam | WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mexico City from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MEX | OAK→MEX | SMF→MEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 8m | 4h 3m | 4h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, 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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
SFO–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MEX
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and United Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MEX ranges from 4 hours 8 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,882 miles (3,029 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and Sacramento (SMF).