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$191+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún (CUN)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
abr. 21 — abr. 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cancun are usually found in January or March, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 abril 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$191
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$569 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cancun flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Cancun
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cancun
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 abril 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/133:34 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop21h 17mFrontier
mar. 5/203:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1112:11 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/163:56 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$393
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/610:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 02mJetBlue
mar. 5/131:08 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop12h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/58:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops29h 15mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/124:25 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops21h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$454
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/169:03 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop17h 17mAir Canada
dom. 6/225:20 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$502
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/289:05 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 10mSouthwest
jue. 10/22:40 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/1212:24 amSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines
vie. 5/1612:00 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$544
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/312:45 pmSFO - CUN
3 stops20h 39mWestJet
sáb. 6/72:20 pmCUN - SFO
3 stops25h 39mWestJet
Deal found 4/16$552
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/208:58 amSFO - CUN
2 stops15h 10mAeromexico
sáb. 5/246:07 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAeromexico
Deal found 4/15$554

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cancún that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

mar. 5/13

3:34 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop21h 17m

Cancun

mar. 5/20

3:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$390

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

dom. 5/11

12:11 am-1:08 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Cancun

vie. 5/16

3:56 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 13m

$393

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

mar. 5/6

10:59 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Cancun

mar. 5/13

1:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$409

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

lun. 6/16

7:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Cancun

dom. 6/22

5:20 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$502

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

12:24 am-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Cancun

vie. 5/16

12:00 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$544

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

mar. 4/29

11:20 pm-11:36 am

1 stop10h 16m

Cancun

sáb. 5/3

1:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$550

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

sáb. 5/31

2:45 pm-1:24 pm

3 stops20h 39m

Cancun

sáb. 6/7

2:20 pm-1:59 pm

3 stops25h 39m

$552

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 5/16

11:28 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

mar. 5/20

5:01 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$564

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

sáb. 5/24

11:38 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 02m

$191

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

dom. 5/25

9:54 pm-12:35 am

2 stops24h 41m

$193

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on April 11, 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 abril 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Cancún in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cancún flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 abril 16, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 abril 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?

    To fly from San Francisco to Cancún, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN). Nonstop flights to Cancun from San Francisco take 5h 18m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from San Francisco to Cancun offered by 14 different airlines.

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

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

    Frontier, at $390, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cancún.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and Air Canada. Frontier is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $191. Users have also found prices from $211 and $214 on Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, 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: Hawaiian Airlines (89%), United Airlines (78%), American Airlines (74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $269. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun) can be booked for $369 on average our data indicates $879 when flying from San Francisco to Cancún.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cancún?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time experiencing American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $57.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Mexico City?

    Most Mexico City visitors opt to spend their time at El Ángel de la Independencia, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe. El Ángel de la Independencia, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe can be visited by traveling about 6.3 mi, 4.0 mi, and 4.5 mi respectively from Mexico City Benito Juarez. Those on a layover in Mexico City in need of a rental car can book one at Mexico City Benito Juarez for about $25.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Those on a layover in Los Angeles interested in visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cancún flights?

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cancún

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$231Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$333Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$369Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$387Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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