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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from $257

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$571

One-way from

$257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$867
Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 30/1-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 30/123:05SFO - CUN
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Tue 4/206:04CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/1$571
Sat 1/208:00SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/219:00CUN - SFO
1 stop17h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$579
Thu 6/211:28SFO - CUN
2 stops10h 30mAeromexico
Tue 11/207:59CUN - SFO
2 stops18h 53mAeromexico
Deal found 16/1$587
Tue 4/209:01SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/213:10CUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$597
Thu 6/219:00SFO - CUN
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/215:49CUN - SFO
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$600
Wed 19/306:00SFO - CUN
1 stop14h 19mJetBlue
Wed 26/313:57CUN - SFO
1 stop11h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1$752
Wed 5/200:23SFO - CUN
1 stop12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/215:10CUN - SFO
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$896
Wed 5/206:35SFO - CUN
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/208:30CUN - SFO
2 stops16h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1$906

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 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

23:05-12:24

1 stop10h 19m

Cancun

Tue 4/2

06:04-11:34

1 stop8h 30m

$571

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

08:00-16:21

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 5/2

19:00-09:57

1 stop17h 57m

$579

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

11:28-00:58

2 stops10h 30m

Cancun

Sat 15/2

07:01-16:21

2 stops12h 20m

$587

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

09:01-17:20

Nonstop5h 19m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

13:10-16:13

Nonstop6h 03m

$597

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

19:00-16:00

2 stops18h 00m

Cancun

Wed 12/2

15:49-00:43

1 stop11h 54m

$600

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

06:00-22:19

1 stop14h 19m

Cancun

Tue 25/3

12:30-23:55

1 stop13h 25m

$752

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

00:23-16:18

1 stop12h 55m

Cancun

Wed 12/2

15:10-23:07

1 stop10h 57m

$896

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

06:35-20:00

2 stops10h 25m

Cancun

Wed 12/2

08:30-21:35

2 stops16h 05m

$906

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

09:01-17:20

Nonstop5h 19m

$257

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

07:10-00:53

2 stops14h 43m

$274

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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 10 January 2025.

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 17 January 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.

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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta from San Francisco to Cancún. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Cancun was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Aeromexico ($571), Delta ($578), and Alaska Airlines ($579) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Cancún. Users have found that Aeromexico is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $257 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 Delta, with prices starting from $274 and $322, 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 (73%), United Airlines (70%), American Airlines (49%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cancún is $603. On average you can expect to pay $782. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun), can usually be booked for $924.

  • 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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