Flights from Acapulco to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Acapulco to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Guadalajara, about 6h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 40m

Acapulco to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey6h 40mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Guadalajara

Best ways to fly from Acapulco to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

ACA Mexico City (MEX) SFO

Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~6h 40m

ACA Guadalajara (GDL) SFO

Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico

Self-transfer likely ~7h 30m

ACA Monterrey (MTY) SFO

Leg 1: Viva · Leg 2: SkyWest

Self-transfer likely ~7h 51m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,206 km1,991 miles
Journey time: 6h 40mestimate
Time difference: -2hSan Francisco vs Acapulco
Currency in San Francisco: USD
Airports: ACA → SFO

Flights from Acapulco to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Acapulco to San Francisco?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Acapulco to San Francisco?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,206 km.

Where do you change planes between Acapulco and San Francisco?

The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL) and Monterrey (MTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Acapulco and San Francisco?

Acapulco: General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the time difference between Acapulco and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Acapulco.

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