San Francisco to Mexico City (SFO–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,869 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 5h 45m AAAFAM → 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
SJD San José del Cabo 7h 12m ACASQF → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexico City flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 48m AM → AMCMCV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
CUN Cancún 9h 18m UA → CMF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 33m ACNZOS → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 14h 35m ASDENZ → 5YCXM7 Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
PTY Tocumen 17h 15m CM → M7 Tocumen (PTY) to Mexico City flights
MTY Monterrey 17h 50m UA → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 23h 15m EKNHNZ → TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 53m DELHNZ → EKLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Mexico City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,869 mi 3h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

SFO–NLU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LAX ~5h 45m PHX ~6h 27m DFW ~6h 38m ZIH ~6h 51m SJD ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → NLU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NLU → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,869 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Los Cabos and Guadalajara.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to NLU

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to NLU is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,869 miles (3,008 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Los Cabos and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.