San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX): Aeromexico and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,882 miles (3,029 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles SFO to MEX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 11,500 | $35.60–417.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–132.61 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 15,000 | $56–184 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–106 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 18,000–22,000 | $61.60–239.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–407.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60–57.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40–102.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60–57.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to MEX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to MEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
SFO to MEX with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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+2 - Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
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- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico the whole way
- Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
- Via Monterrey (MTY)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
- Via Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH)Alaska Airlines, then Aeromexico and Volaris
- Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris and 1 more
- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Aeromexico
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Aeromexico
SFO to MEX: common questions
How many miles does SFO to MEX cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $35.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MEX?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX).
How far is San Francisco from Mexico City by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Mexico City (MEX) are 1,882 miles (3,029 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to MEX award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Guadalajara (GDL) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Los Angeles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.