Mexico City (MEX) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,882
miles
3,028
kilometers
1,635
nautical miles

🕐 4h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,882 3,011
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,882 3,011
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,882 2,823
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,882 2,823
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,882 3,764
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,882 2,823
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Mexico City and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MEX to SFO route connects Mexico City, Mexico with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,882 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 317° from Mexico City. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1,882 miles (3,028 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEX to SFO typically take around 4h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,882 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.