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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mexico

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cancún
Cancún2 stops$451
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stop$444
Guadalajara
Guadalajara1 stop$332
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$490
León
León1 stop$413
Monterrey
Monterrey2 stops$377
Tijuana
Tijuana1 stop$392
Oaxaca
Oaxaca2 stops$396
Morelia
Morelia2 stops$453
Mérida
Mérida1 stop$663
Mazatlán
Mazatlán2 stops$486
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes1 stop$541
Ixtapa
Ixtapa2 stops$490
Veracruz
Veracruz2 stops$539
La Paz
La Paz2 stops$441
Cancún
Cancún2 stops$451
Mexico City
Mexico City1 stop$444
Guadalajara
Guadalajara1 stop$332
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$490
León
León1 stop$413
Monterrey
Monterrey2 stops$377
Tijuana
Tijuana1 stop$392
Oaxaca
Oaxaca2 stops$396
Morelia
Morelia2 stops$453
Mérida
Mérida1 stop$663
Mazatlán
Mazatlán2 stops$486
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes1 stop$541
Ixtapa
Ixtapa2 stops$490
Veracruz
Veracruz2 stops$539
La Paz
La Paz2 stops$441

Book Cheap San Francisco to Mexico Plane Tickets

 
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 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Mexico

Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 15
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pm
SFO
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GDL
9h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:09 am - 8:45 pm
GDL
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SFO
10h 36m
1 stop
$332Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 3:15 pm
SFO
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GDL
17h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 8:40 pm
GDL
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SFO
14h 30m
1 stop
$371Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
3:56 pm - 12:48 pm
SFO
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GDL
19h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 11:28 pm
GDL
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SFO
18h 15m
1 stop
$375American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 1:44 pm
SFO
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SJD
3h 09mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 4:27 pm
SJD
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SFO
3h 05mnonstop
$424Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:11 am
SFO
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SJD
3h 11mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 7:58 pm
SJD
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SFO
3h 07mnonstop
$425Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Aeromexico Logo
7:13 am - 10:30 pm
SFO
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SJD
15h 17m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
6:17 pm - 3:50 pm
SJD
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SFO
21h 33m
2 stops
$431Aeromexico
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Aeromexico Logo
11:55 pm - 6:33 pm
SFO
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SJD
18h 38m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
6:30 pm - 11:11 pm
SJD
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SFO
28h 41m
2 stops
$435Aeromexico
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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PVR
8h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 7:59 pm
PVR
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SFO
8h 38m
1 stop
$499Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 11
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 11:56 am
SFO
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ZIH
11h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:58 pm - 7:59 pm
ZIH
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SFO
9h 01m
1 stop
$518Delta
Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 2:42 pm
SFO
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CZM
11h 57m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 7:22 am
CZM
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$586United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Mexico flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Mexico flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Mexico from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Guadalajara, at $329 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $443.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mexico depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Mexico is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $651 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mexico is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $667.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Mexico?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $668, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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, 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 is January, when tickets cost $460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $631 and $600 respectively.

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

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

When flying from San Francisco to Mexico, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

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, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Monterrey

Flights from San Francisco to Mexico: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Mexico 
JorgeFlew with Aeromexico
SFO
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GDL
Mar 2026
Be patient. Carry on is the best way for efficiency.
MorismaFlew with Aeromexico
SFO
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MEX
Aug 2024
Before you go, make sure you have ride to your destination
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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CUN
Mar 2024
SFO is pretty good to fly to Cancun. Alaska airlines was comfortable but the snacks are not the best at all. You should bring your own snacks/ food.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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PVR
Feb 2024
Be prepared to wait for a long time in customs lines.

FAQs - booking Mexico flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Mexico?

    Those from the U.S. will be able to travel to Mexico and stay in the country for up to 6 months without a visa. If you'll be staying for longer than that, you'll need to apply for the Mexican Temporary Residence Permit.

  • Where will flights from San Francisco to Mexico usually make stops?

    Flights from San Francisco to Mexico will often make one or two stops on the way to their final destinations. These stops might see you enduring layovers at airports like Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

  • What is the most budget-friendly airline for those flying from San Francisco to Mexico?

    Most airlines that fly from San Francisco International Airport to Mexico will be able to set you up with cost-effective prices on flights. But if you have an especially tight budget, a low-cost airline like Volaris might be able to provide you with a price you can afford on a flight to Mexico.

  • How can I make flights from San Francisco to Mexico more eco-friendly?

    Bringing the least amount of luggage possible for flights from San Francisco to Mexico is one good way to make them more sustainable. You should also seek to fly with airlines like American Airlines that are working hard to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Mexico 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?

    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 from San Francisco to Mexico with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from San Francisco to Mexico up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is less than 500 miles from the Mexican border. However, it's over 2000 miles from some of the major cities in Mexico like Mexico City, which helps explain why so many airlines fly from San Francisco to Mexico. Your options will include Aeroméxico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Volaris, and United Airlines. Select the airline that can provide you with the most affordable flights.
  • There are lots of airports in Mexico you can fly to from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). For this reason, you'll need to pick out the airport closest to your preferred destination before booking flights from San Francisco to Mexico. Cancún International Airport (CUN) is on the Yucatán Peninsula, while Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is on the Baja California Peninsula. Mexico City International Airport (MEX), meanwhile, is right in Mexico City, while Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is near Puerto Vallarta.
  • If you'd like to avoid making stops during flights from San Francisco to Mexico, you'll be happy to learn nonstop flights from San Francisco to Mexico exist. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport that only take between 3 and 4 hours.
  • Flying first class from San Francisco International Airport to one of the airports in Mexico is a great idea if you can afford it. You'll be able to enjoy amenities like lie-flat seats, in-flight entertainment options, and chef-quality food on first-class flights to Mexico with Aeroméxico or American Airlines.
  • San Francisco International Airport has plenty of lounges you can use while waiting for a flight to Mexico to board. The United Club, for instance, will be open to United Airlines passengers. The Centurion Lounge, on the other hand, will be open to American Express customers and anyone who can pay a small fee.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Mexico? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12563 reviews
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

At my original departure Istanbul I was told my seat and flight was cancelled from the 3rd party. I had no seat to get to my other flights .. they charged me $481 USD to board the flight that I already paid for

All went very well. We used the AIFI Airport, such a lovely facility. Definitely needs better transportation options to get there.

Both ground crew and flight crew were rude, and did not provide any level of service. They made it very difficult as we were traveling with a passenger the required assistance.

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

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

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