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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from $281

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$610

One-way from

$281

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,197
Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 15/1-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1200:30SFO - CUN
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/116:20CUN - SFO
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$864
Sat 28/1200:10SFO - CUN
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Mon 30/1217:10CUN - SFO
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Deal found 18/12$870
Wed 18/1206:40SFO - CUN
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Wed 25/1208:20CUN - SFO
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12$957
Wed 18/1206:00SFO - CUN
1 stop7h 10mAeromexico
Tue 24/1215:49CUN - SFO
1 stop10h 11mAeromexico
Deal found 17/12$1,051
Thu 19/1206:00SFO - CUN
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 25/1218:20CUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,181
Mon 30/1222:05SFO - CUN
1 stop11h 25mJetBlue
Mon 6/106:00CUN - SFO
1 stop14h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$1,364
Sun 29/1223:59SFO - CUN
1 stop11h 45mSun Country Air
Wed 1/112:05CUN - SFO
1 stop13h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 19/12$1,429

Find flights from San Francisco to Cancún within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

08:00-16:21

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Fri 7/2

19:00-09:55

1 stop17h 55m

$610

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

13:04-00:58

1 stop8h 54m

Cancun

Fri 7/3

06:04-11:34

1 stop8h 30m

$611

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

06:05-20:36

2 stops11h 31m

Cancun

Wed 15/1

12:15-00:14

2 stops14h 59m

$624

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

09:01-17:20

Nonstop5h 19m

Cancun

Mon 27/1

15:07-22:59

1 stop10h 52m

$625

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 21/2

20:42-13:05

1 stop13h 23m

Cancun

Sun 23/2

11:50-22:13

1 stop13h 23m

$719

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 13/1

06:35-20:00

2 stops10h 25m

Cancun

Fri 17/1

11:25-19:15

2 stops10h 50m

$843

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

09:01-17:20

Nonstop5h 19m

$281

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

08:27-22:34

2 stops11h 07m

$297

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

21:15-13:55

1 stop14h 40m

$332

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 16/1

18:43-14:52

2 stops41h 09m

$356

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

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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 13 December 2024.

Booking 88 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 19 December 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Southwest and Aeromexico from San Francisco to Cancún. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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, Aeromexico ($610), United Airlines ($613), and Alaska Airlines ($614) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cancún. Users have found that Aeromexico is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $281 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and JetBlue, with prices starting from $297 and $332, 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: Alaska Airlines (81%), United Airlines (78%), Hawaiian Airlines (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cancún is $595. On average you can expect to pay $771. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun), can usually be booked for $605.

  • 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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