Sacramento to Mexico City (SMF–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,892 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 1m AAASPD AAAM Phoenix (PHX) to Mexico City flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 8m F9WNY4 AMF9VB Las Vegas (LAS) to Mexico City flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 9m AAACAF AAAMCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 10m AMF9Y4 AMARAV Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City flights
BJX Silao 6h 12m Y4 AFAMG3 Silao (BJX) to Mexico City flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 36m WN AFAMAV Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver 6h 45m ACCMF9 AMF9UA Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 6h 55m UAVA AMF9NZ Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAAYBA AAAMAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 19m AFAMDL AMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Mexico City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,892 mi 4h 6m nonstop +1h ahead

SMF–MEX had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,892 miles in 4h 6m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SMF–MEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 80%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to MEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,597
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → MEX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
MEX → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Mexico City from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
Metric SMF→MEX OAK→MEX SFO→MEX
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 55
Flight time 4h 6m 4h 10m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · MEX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m 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.

Getting from MEX

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.

Mexico City Climate

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.

SMF–MEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,892 mi / 3,045 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take about 4h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,892 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SMF to MEX: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from MEX to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SMF to MEX

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SMF to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to MEX is about 4 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,892 miles (3,045 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).