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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from $289

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$676

One-way from

$289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$944
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 32m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 58m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Mon 12/521:45SFO - CUN
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/517:29CUN - SFO
2 stops28h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$676
Wed 28/520:44SFO - CUN
1 stop14h 31mJetBlue
Tue 3/611:08CUN - SFO
1 stop12h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3$682
Tue 6/506:35SFO - CUN
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/511:15CUN - SFO
2 stops11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$683
Fri 18/421:55SFO - CUN
1 stop6h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 22/409:00CUN - SFO
1 stop25h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/3$791
Mon 19/500:40SFO - CUN
2 stops14h 48mDelta
Fri 30/511:22CUN - SFO
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 28/3$902
Wed 28/508:50SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/605:35CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$917
Sat 10/500:05SFO - CUN
2 stops11h 05mAvianca
Sun 18/514:10CUN - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 27/3$929
Wed 28/514:45SFO - CUN
2 stops24h 42mWestJet
Tue 3/611:35CUN - SFO
2 stops35h 50mWestJet
Deal found 26/3$937
Sun 23/1113:00SFO - CUN
1 stop8h 53mAeromexico
Fri 28/1106:00CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAeromexico
Deal found 27/3$974

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

21:45-15:01

2 stops15h 16m

Cancun

Wed 14/5

17:29-19:45

2 stops28h 16m

$676

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

20:44-13:15

1 stop14h 31m

Cancun

Tue 3/6

11:08-21:28

1 stop12h 20m

$682

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

06:35-00:35

2 stops16h 00m

Cancun

Tue 13/5

11:15-20:28

2 stops11h 13m

$683

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 18/4

21:55-06:35

1 stop6h 40m

Cancun

Tue 22/4

09:00-08:20

1 stop25h 20m

$791

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

23:19-12:30

1 stop11h 11m

Cancun

Thu 4/9

13:51-21:25

1 stop9h 34m

$894

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

08:50-16:12

Nonstop5h 22m

Cancun

Sun 1/6

05:35-12:09

1 stop8h 34m

$917

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

00:05-13:10

2 stops11h 05m

Cancun

Sun 18/5

14:10-22:45

2 stops10h 35m

$929

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

14:45-17:27

2 stops24h 42m

Cancun

Tue 3/6

11:35-21:25

2 stops35h 50m

$937

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

21:20-15:05

2 stops15h 45m

Cancun

Thu 17/4

12:55-22:20

2 stops11h 25m

$1,032

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

13:21-16:19

2 stops24h 58m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/3

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Cancún as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Cancún. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Cancún flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($676), JetBlue ($682), and Hawaiian Airlines ($791) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cancún. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cancún one-way?

    $289 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $301 and $317, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Cancún?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Cancún on time: United Airlines (98%), American Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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