Award flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)
Award space from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Mexico City (MEX) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on SFO–MEX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 23,000 miles + $59.05 on SFO–MEX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $79.05 on SFO–MEX (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $59.05
- SFO–MEX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 299,200 pts + taxes not reported
- OAK–MEX · Smiles
- Lowest business class
- 23,000 pts + $59.05
- SFO–MEX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 35,000 pts + $79.05
- SFO–MEX · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–MEX: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 10,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SJC–MEX. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 23,000 miles + $59.05, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $59.05).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–MEX (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 320 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11,500 pts + $86.95 | SFO–MEX | 226 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 11,900 pts + $86.58 | SFO–MEX | 331 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,100 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 320 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $82.45 | SFO–MEX | 325 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $79.05 | SFO–MEX | 276 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $133.06 | SJC–MEX | 9 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $82.48 | SFO–MEX | 230 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 328 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $82.45 | SFO–MEX | 254 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 22,500 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 203 |
| Etihad Guest | 23,000 pts + $91.45 | SFO–MEX | 198 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 67 |
| GOL Smiles | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–MEX | 329 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 299,200 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on OAK–MEX (seen on 10 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 23,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–MEX (seen on 320 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 23,000 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 320 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 23,500 pts + $86.95 | SFO–MEX | 105 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $85.96 | SFO–MEX | 306 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $79.05Mixed cabin | SFO–MEX | 38 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 36,000 pts + $62.93 | SJC–MEX | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $67.15Mixed cabin | SFO–MEX | 328 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $91.45Mixed cabin | SFO–MEX | 111 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $82.45 | SFO–MEX | 187 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,000 pts + $59.05 | SFO–MEX | 20 |
| GOL Smiles | 70,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–MEX | 236 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 82,331 pts + $137.76Mixed cabin | SJC–MEX | 7 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points: 35,000 points + $79.05 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–MEX (seen on 250 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Mexico City (MEX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,852–1,882 miles (2,980–3,028 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Mexico City (MEX)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Mexico City (MEX), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) | 8,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 320 dates | 25,000 pts + $86.58Club Premier · 323 dates | 23,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 320 dates | 35,000 pts + $79.05Atmos · 250 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Mexico City (MEX) | 17,500 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 15 dates | 299,200 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 10 dates | 58,400 pts + $62.85MileagePlus · 12 dates | 52,800 pts + $62.85MileagePlus · 12 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX) | 10,000 pts + $59.05AAdvantage · 26 dates | 34,592 pts + $137.76Aeroplan · 3 dates | 36,000 pts + $62.93Club Premier · 15 dates | 52,700 pts + $68.45MileagePlus · 19 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $59.05 on San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 320 dates.
- Premium Economy: 299,200 miles on Oakland (OAK) to Mexico City (MEX) with GOL Smiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 10 dates.
- Business Class: 23,000 miles + $59.05 on San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 320 dates.
- First Class: 35,000 points + $79.05 on San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 250 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SJC–MEX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $59.05 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–MEX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11,500 pts + $86.95 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–MEX | Aeromexico Club Premier | 25,000 pts + $86.58 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–MEX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 23,000 pts + $59.05 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–MEX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 23,500 pts + $86.95 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MEX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $79.05 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MEX | United MileagePlus | 51,200 pts + $59.05 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–MEX | Delta SkyMiles | 52,500 pts + $59.05 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,500 miles + $86.95 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SFO–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 88 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 25,000 points + $86.58 via Aeromexico Club Premier on SFO–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 23,500 miles + $86.95 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SFO–MEX, which showed nonstop space there on 91 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $59.05 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 26,300 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Club Premier | 23,500 pts + $86.95 (1 date)Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $79.05 (13 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + $59.05 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + $59.05 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $86.58 (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + $64.65 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 27,100 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 45,600 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 45,600 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 47,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Club Premier | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 65,600 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
In business class, SFO–MEX with 23,000 miles + $59.05 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–MEX with 8,000 miles + $59.05 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Mexico City (MEX) had award space?
SFO–MEX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–MEX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–MEX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:48 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 23,000 miles + $59.05 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 09:48 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, business class 320 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 7 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 331 dates, premium economy 323 dates, business class 15 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 276 dates, business class 38 dates, first class 250 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 325 dates, business class 306 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 203 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, business class 20 dates, first class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 198 dates, business class 111 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,500 miles + $86.95 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $59.05 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $59.05) to $133.06 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $133.06); in business class from $59.05 with AAdvantage (23,000 miles + $59.05) to $137.76 with Aeroplan (82,331 points + $137.76 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 23,000 miles + $59.05 with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Mexico City (MEX)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 8, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.