Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Mexicali?

Flights from San Francisco to Mexicali usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Mexicali (MXL).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Mexicali pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Mexicali pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Mexicali?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from San Francisco to Mexicali. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,163, a difference of $559. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Mexicali?

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Mexicali changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,000 to $2,211. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What car rental options are available at Mexicali Airport (MXL)?

Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Europcar • Fox • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Mexicali?

Aeromexico ($1,132) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Mexicali in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Mexicali?

Flights via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $881. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Mexicali which airport offers the shortest layover?

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Mexicali layovers at 7h 11m over the past 3 months.

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Mexicali?: Aeromexico ($1,132) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Mexicali in the last 5 days.

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Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Mexicali?
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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Mexicali changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,000 to $2,211. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Mexicali Airport (MXL)?
Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Europcar
• Fox
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Mexicali?
Flights from San Francisco to Mexicali usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Mexicali (MXL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Mexicali pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Mexicali pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Mexicali?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from San Francisco to Mexicali. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,163, a difference of $559.

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

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $604, about $559 less than Sunday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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