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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:31 and lands at 10:55
• Latest: departs at 22:48 and lands at 03:12.

The flight takes about 4h 24m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport takes 4h 24m, covering 4,871 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport range from $693 to $1,035, with an average of $835 over the past 12 months. Anything below $693 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $835 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $764 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $836 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $712 to $3,211. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $353, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Payless
• NU Car
• MEXRENTACAR
• Europcar

Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $787 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $868, a difference of $82.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Aeromexico

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 14m, compared to 7h 38m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 50m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

El Ángel de la Independencia is one of the most viewed places in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Black Point Cafe is located near Gate A2 in San Francisco International Airport and serves a selection of salads and sandwiches, while Bun Mee can be found in Terminal 3 and has a traditional Vietnamese menu. Farmerbrown is a popular restaurant in Terminal 1 and offers a selection of Southern comfort style food.

If you need to get some last-minute work done before boarding your flight, look for one of the many workstations that are scattered throughout San Francisco International Airport. Equipped with outlets, comfortable seats, and spacious desks, these stations are a convenient place to finish up your to-do list.

For a chic 4-star hotel, book a room at the Courtyard by Marriott, which is located directly in Terminal 1 of Mexico City International Airport and is a 15m drive from the popular Templo Mayor museum. If you would like to stay somewhere more luxurious, select the Hotel NH Collection, which is a 5m drive from the airport and a 16m drive from the city’s main square.

To pick up a rental car, head to the international baggage claim in Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport. You will find desks for several companies, including Hertz, Sixt, and National, each of which keeps their vehicles at an on-site location within walking distance.