Travelling from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport flight.
San Francisco is one hour behind Mexico City. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with 37 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from MEX to SFO is the 5:05am United Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8pm with Aeromexico.
Your flight from Mexico City to SFO won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport with United Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MEX and SFO is United Airlines.
Aeromexico takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 88.36% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to SFO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and SFO are:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to SFO flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SFO and turn in quicker:
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To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport is Rs49,656. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs73,381. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to SFO by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to San Francisco. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Mexico City to SFO flight ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC to 22ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Francisco:
Your San Francisco trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco, Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
