$190 Find Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Oakland - Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Oakland flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection

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

Only Volaris operates flights between Mexico City and Oakland.

Flights from Mexico City to Oakland usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

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

• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexico City to Oakland.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $352 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $368 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Mexico City to Oakland most commonly pass through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Mexico City to Oakland route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $124. 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 Mexico City to Oakland route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 12:57 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 10:47 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $370. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Oakland takes 4h 37m, covering 1,877 miles.

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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,861. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $200, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating Mexico City to Oakland flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

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 Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 04m, compared with 9h 49m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Oakland range from $309 to $444, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.