Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

One-way fares from $188 · SFO → MEX · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$188

Volaris · Tue, Dec 8

Cheapest month
December

from $188

Direct flights
Yes

Aeromexico

Flight time
4h 24m

3,040 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $262
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $188
  3. January 2027 $250
  4. April 2027 $238

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Volaris
Depart10:29 Tue, Dec 8SFO → MEX 6h 17m · 2 stops
$188one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart21:16 Thu, Dec 10SFO → MEX 8h 12m · 3 stops
$239one way, per person
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Volaris
Depart06:15 Fri, Dec 18SFO → MEX 6h 12m · 1 stop
$400one way, per person
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About flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

San Francisco (SFO) and Mexico City (MEX) are about 3,040 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 24m, and recent direct fares were with Aeromexico. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $188, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $188 with Volaris, departing Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $188 to $262.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $188 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Aeromexico.

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

A direct flight takes about 4h 24m. San Francisco and Mexico City are around 3,040 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Aeromexico and American Airlines.

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