Mexico City to San Francisco flights
Direct and connecting flights from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Mexico City to San Francisco take?
Flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to San Francisco?
Airline availability for MEX to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to San Francisco?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MEX to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- AeroMéxico5-yr attributed events: 6Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| AeroMéxico | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning MEX → SFO
MEX to SFO is a medium-haul route of 3,029 km (1,882 mi). See the return SFO → MEX route.
Alternative airports near Mexico City: Toluca (TLC) — 53 km, Cuernavaca (CVJ) — 70 km, Puebla (PBC) — 80 km.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.