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$161 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$354
Typical prices: $393-$587
Aeromexico
Tue 3/17Wed 3/18
SFO - MEX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$415
Typical prices: $325-$579
Aeromexico
Thu 4/9Thu 4/16
SFO - MEX • Non-stop
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Delta's SkyMiles members enjoy free Wi-Fi on flights.
Expect 10-40 minute waits at MEX immigration lines.
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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4 weeks
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (SFO-MEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico City

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:00 am - 11:55 pm
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MEX
16h 55m
1 stop
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10:30 am - 11:00 pm
MEX
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SFO
13h 30m
2 stops
$354Aeromexico
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:48 pm - 8:05 pm
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MEX
20h 17m
1 stop
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7:55 pm - 9:08 pm
MEX
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SFO
26h 13m
1 stop
$355Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 14
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10:50 pm - 8:05 pm
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MEX
20h 15m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 6:45 pm
MEX
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
$356Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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7:20 am - 8:05 pm
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MEX
11h 45m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 11:25 pm
MEX
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SFO
13h 25m
1 stop
$358Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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6:29 pm - 5:20 am
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MEX
9h 51m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 12:27 am
MEX
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SFO
16h 47m
1 stop
$359Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 25
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8:09 pm - 5:25 am
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MEX
8h 16m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:38 pm
MEX
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SFO
16h 38m
2 stops
$360Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 5:20 am
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MEX
9h 51m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:39 pm
MEX
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SFO
16h 39m
1 stop
$361Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:35 am - 8:05 pm
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MEX
7h 30m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 6:45 pm
MEX
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
$362Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:29 pm - 5:20 am
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MEX
9h 51m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:39 pm
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SFO
16h 39m
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$363Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:48 pm - 8:05 pm
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MEX
20h 17m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:03 pm
MEX
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15h 03m
1 stop
$365Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Mexico City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Mexico City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Mexico City, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Mexico City back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City is September, where tickets cost $425 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $596 and $533 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on Aeromexico and MEX

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Mexico City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Mexico City

  • Which restaurants can be found at San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Are there any amenities for business travelers at San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Which hotels are closest to Mexico City International Airport?

    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.

  • Where can I rent a car from Mexico City International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City was $161 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Mexico City?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Mexico City, also known as Mexico City Benito Juarez.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Mexico City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Mexico City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Mexico City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $475 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $561 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexico City from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Mexico City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MEX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mexico City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Mexico City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $461 or less round-trip.
  • An easy way to cut down on your travel time is to look for nonstop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City. United and Delta Airlines offer many affordable flights between these two locations, while Aeroméxico provides free checked baggage and meals.
  • If you often become stressed while traveling, go to one of the yoga rooms in Terminals 2 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in order to exercise, meditate, and clear your head. These rooms contain complimentary exercise mats as well TVs playing guided exercise DVDs.
  • To kill some time before boarding your flight from San Francisco to Mexico City, consider indulging in a spa treatment. There are four XpresSpa locations dispersed throughout Terminals 2 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport, all of which offer manicures, pedicures, massages, and facials.
  • Need to leave one of your bags at the airport after your flight? Go to one of the Luggage Storage desks found in Terminals 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Prices start at 120 MXN (approximately 6 USD) per storage locker, although discounts are offered for long-term storage plans.
  • For travelers who would like to freshen up after their flight has landed in Mexico City, buy a pass for either the Grand Lounge Elite or Lounge 19 at Mexico City International Airport. Each of these private lounges contains showers, towels, and toiletry kits, as well as snacks and televisions so you can relax and refresh right before leaving the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Mexico City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Tuesday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Wednesday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Thursday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Friday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Saturday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Sunday

Aeromexico, United Airlines

Aeromexico, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Mexico City

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8237 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Excellent!!! Aeromexico is a great airline. What was not that good is the service provided by Kayak. It is never clear and not easy to manage.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

From the check-in, to the flight, and arriving, everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately, when I received my baggage it was severely damaged. I have a hard shelled suitcase and it was completely smashed it. I’m not sure how this could happened but I am extremely disappointed that my belongings were damaged beyond repair and continued use.

Really nice, all good, nice crew and all on time

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

It’s a 2 1/2 hour flight so good and comfort was not my real concern. Safety, easy, fast was what I was looking for. The crews were great, plane was clean, boarding from CBX was fantastic! Definitely traveling this way again.

The money you save flying volaris is not worth it

Is was a good short flight with some turbulence! I would fly Volaris again.

We had boarding passes for the next flight but we could not catch the flight in the small airport just because volaris closed the boarding at the counters an hour before for which we had to sepnd almost 3+ hours to catch next flight. There are hardly anyone who can speak english, but thank God, we have found an young man who could not only speak English but helped us book for the next flight. The air crafts are noisy and scary sometimes to hear that squeeking noises during the take off and during the flight. They do not even offer a cup of coffee for free in flight. The prices are super high and the services are zero. That’s pretty much for this airlines in summary.

Unfortunately it was not a good flight got canceled had to be at the airport all night long to get a different flight to another airport my first flight with Volaris was very bad. Poor services

The boarding , and it would be nice if they would let us know head of time about flight changes

The fly was 2 hours delayed and the plane was old and dirty. A very umcorfotable flight, which I won't recomend to anyone

The flight was delayed by two hours. I had paid for extended leg room. Due to the delay, the plane was different and I didn't end up having extended leg room. I finally was able to reach Volaris on Whats App and they gave me an airline credit. I wanted a refund to the credit card since I hardly ever fly Volaris. Other than that, it was a very comfortable flight.

In Mexico charges too much for my luggage and I ask for help and nothing one lady she just disappeared 😡😡😡😡😡never going to fly there

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