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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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Mexico City 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.

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

• United Airlines
• Aeromexico

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $515 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $790 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$140 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 Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the San Francisco to Mexico City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $756 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $810, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:31 and lands at 10:57
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 04:21.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $790. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City takes 4h 26m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $564 to $2,893. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Mexico City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $373.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 37m, compared to 7h 47m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 53m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Return flights from San Francisco to Mexico City range from $664 to $963, with an average of $790 over the past 12 months. Anything below $664 counts as a good deal.

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