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

• Earliest: departs at 12:23 pm and lands at 2:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:53 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Mexico City takes 2h 10m, covering 698 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.

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Mexico City range from $256 to $371, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $302 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $300 round-trip, compared to $316 via a layover through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volaris has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Antonio to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 97% on time
• Volaris: 95% on time
• Viva: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 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 A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to Mexico City flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Antonio to Mexico City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Antonio to Mexico City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from San Antonio to Mexico City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $318, a difference of $21.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Antonio and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Aeromexico
• Viva

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 8h via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 37m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Antonio to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: 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:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

San Antonio International Airport has several Lactation Rooms in Terminals A and B that passengers are welcome to use for nursing. They are conveniently equipped with comfortable seating and outlets. There are also family restrooms that are available in each terminal and that are equipped with changing areas.

At the airport, you will find designated pet relief zones in each terminal, which can be used to allow your furry friends to stretch their legs. They have benches, green spaces, trash cans, and complimentary plastic bags that you can use to pick up your animal’s waste.

There are a few on-site hotels at Mexico City International Airport, including the Hotel NH Collection that is on the sixth floor of Terminal 2, and the Hilton Mexico City Airport that is on the third floor of Terminal 2. There is also the Courtyard Mexico City Airport that is connected to Terminal 1 through a covered walkway and offers a free airport shuttle to Terminal 2 upon request.

If you plan on going to downtown Mexico City after you have landed at Mexico City International Airport, you have a few different transportation options. Driving will typically take you anywhere from 35 to 40min depending on traffic conditions. You can also take line 5 of the local metro, which will bring you downtown in around 30min. A single metro ticket will cost you around MXN 5 (USD 0.25).