How popular is this San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight route?

Flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $192. Users have also found prices from $210 and $214 on Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $361.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Hawaiian Airlines (89%), United Airlines (78%) or American Airlines (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are AeroMexico Connect, American Airlines and Air Canada. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 41 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $617.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco. Prices for January average $651 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $335. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

Sat 5/311:50 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop10h 26mFrontier

Thu 5/811:04 amCUN - SFO

1 stop14h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$417

Sat 5/36:20 amSFO - CUN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/63:15 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$419

Sun 7/69:25 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 00mJetBlue

Tue 7/159:45 amCUN - SFO

1 stop15h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 4/21

$469

Mon 11/102:40 pmSFO - CUN

2 stops22h 30mAlaska Airlines

Mon 11/177:25 pmCUN - SFO

2 stops20h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$509

Wed 10/296:00 amSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 11/14:31 pmCUN - SFO

Nonstop6h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$538

Tue 4/295:40 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop16h 25mSun Country Air

Wed 5/71:05 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop30h 08mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/20

$563

Sat 5/38:50 amSFO - CUN

Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/81:04 pmCUN - SFO

Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$564

Thu 11/61:00 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop8h 53mAeromexico

Fri 11/141:14 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop10h 01mAeromexico

Deal found 4/21

$565

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Sat 5/311:50 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop10h 26mFrontier

Thu 5/811:04 amCUN - SFO

1 stop14h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$417

Sat 5/36:20 amSFO - CUN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/63:15 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$419

Sun 7/69:25 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 00mJetBlue

Tue 7/159:45 amCUN - SFO

1 stop15h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 4/21

$469

Mon 5/59:45 pmSFO - CUN

2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines

Sun 11/167:25 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop18h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$529

Sat 5/1012:21 amSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/1312:00 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$548

Mon 4/289:59 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop15h 02mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/35:29 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop16h 51mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$562

Tue 4/295:40 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop16h 25mSun Country Air

Wed 5/71:05 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop30h 08mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/20

$563

Sat 5/38:50 amSFO - CUN

Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/81:04 pmCUN - SFO

Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$564

Wed 5/212:37 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop8h 18mAeromexico

Mon 6/22:38 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop8h 20mAeromexico

Deal found 4/22

$565

Mon 5/1212:05 amSFO - CUN

1 stop11h 05mAvianca

Tue 5/202:15 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop11h 40mAvianca

Deal found 4/21

$567

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Thu 4/2411:55 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 30mDelta

Wed 4/304:20 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$572

Thu 4/249:30 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 25mKLM

Wed 4/304:20 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 48mKLM

Deal found 4/21

$575

Sun 4/2711:38 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop10h 47mFrontier

Thu 5/811:04 amCUN - SFO

1 stop14h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/20

$417

Sun 4/277:19 amSFO - CUN

1 stop11h 20mDelta

Wed 4/3012:35 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$574

Sun 4/2712:47 amSFO - CUN

1 stop14h 08mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/44:10 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$769

Mon 4/2811:35 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 50mJetBlue

Thu 5/89:45 amCUN - SFO

1 stop16h 14mJetBlue

Deal found 4/20

$528

Mon 4/289:59 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop15h 02mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/35:29 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop16h 51mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$562

Mon 4/282:36 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop8h 19mAeromexico

Sat 5/31:10 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop10h 05mAeromexico

Deal found 4/21

$565

Mon 4/289:45 pmSFO - CUN

2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/84:11 pmCUN - SFO

2 stops25h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$612

Tue 4/296:00 amSFO - CUN

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/73:56 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$449

Tue 4/295:40 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop16h 25mSun Country Air

Wed 5/71:05 pmCUN - SFO

1 stop30h 08mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/20

$563

Tue 4/296:42 amSFO - CUN

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/71:04 pmCUN - SFO

Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$569

One-way flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
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Thu 5/112:11 amSFO - CUN

1 stop7h 47mFrontier

Deal found 4/22

$192

Tue 5/276:00 amSFO - CUN

2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$195

Mon 7/287:05 pmSFO - CUN

2 stops18h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$210

Tue 7/226:14 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop15h 52mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/22

$214

Sun 6/229:10 pmSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 4/22

$227

Tue 4/2912:21 amSFO - CUN

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$235

Mon 9/2912:05 amSFO - CUN

1 stop11h 05mAvianca

Deal found 4/21

$254

Thu 5/297:45 amSFO - CUN

Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$270

Sun 4/2712:47 amSFO - CUN

1 stop10h 16mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$275

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Sat 5/3

11:50 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop10h 26m

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Thu 5/8

11:04 am-11:06 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$417

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Sat 5/3

6:20 am-12:35 am

2 stops16h 15m

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Tue 5/6

3:15 pm-12:29 am

1 stop11h 14m

$419

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SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

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Tue 6/17

6:14 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop15h 52m

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Wed 6/25

1:06 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$451

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SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

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Sun 7/6

9:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

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9:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$469

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SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:45 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Cancun

Sun 11/16

7:25 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 32m

$529

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:21 am-11:25 am

1 stop9h 04m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$548

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

9:59 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop15h 02m

Cancun

Sat 5/3

5:29 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 51m

$562

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SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

8:50 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

1:04 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$564

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

2:37 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 18m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

2:38 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$565

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cancun

Tue 5/20

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$567

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 PL9?

When flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen

The most flights from SFO to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,392 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,700 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,683 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 14 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.
How popular is this San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $192. Users have also found prices from $210 and $214 on Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Hawaiian Airlines (89%), United Airlines (78%) or American Airlines (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $361.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$128	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Viva	Cheapest$231	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$266	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$326	Average$646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Aeromexico	Cheapest$333	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Volaris	Cheapest$369	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
United Airlines	Cheapest$375	Average$693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$387	Average$690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

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