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Flights from San Francisco to Acapulco
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Acapulco. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Guadalajara, about 6h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 40m
San Francisco to Acapulco at a glance
Fastest journey6h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Guadalajara
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Acapulco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Mexico City (MEX) ACA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris
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
- +2hAcapulco vs San Francisco
- Currency in Acapulco
- MXN
- Airports
- SFO → ACA
Flights from San Francisco to Acapulco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Acapulco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City and Guadalajara. 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 San Francisco to Acapulco?
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 San Francisco and Acapulco?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX) and Guadalajara (GDL). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Acapulco?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Acapulco: General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Acapulco?
Acapulco is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
