Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Mexico City is two hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 36 San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:33 Aeromexico flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Aeromexico.
To ensure you catch your SFO to MEX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Mexico City — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with United on this route.
Aeromexico ranks as the top on-time carrier for SFO to MEX flights, with 92.41% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and MEX:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
R 1,767 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,800. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book three months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to MEX.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to MEX.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reserve a hotel near MEX if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America to explore Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Mexico City Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Mexico City. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico City Juarez International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MEX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
Guadalajara is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without experiencing Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
