Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to MEX start from 00:25 — the first with Aeromexico. The last service of the day is at 23:25 with Aeromexico. In total, there are 50 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SFO to MEX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Aeromexico is your ticket to exploring Mexico City (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
With a dependable 90.97% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to MEX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and MEX:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight is R 1,919. A return fare right now is R 5,638. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to MEX, reserve your journey nine months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to MEX.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Mexico City in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MEX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key highlights.