$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or January, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). 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 January 21, 2025.
Round-trip from | $355 (Kiwi.com) |
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One-way from | $159 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $538 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Playa del CarmenExplore 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 January 21, 2025.
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 January 21, 2025.
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Find flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 January 21, 2025.
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Price
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Sat 2/15
4:13 pm-3:15 pm
2 stops20h 02m
Cancun
Wed 2/26
3:49 pm-12:43 am
1 stop11h 54m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Tue 3/18
7:45 am-6:00 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Cancun
Wed 3/26
9:00 am-9:21 pm
1 stop14h 21m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Sun 3/2
6:00 am-2:34 pm
1 stop29h 34m
Cancun
Mon 3/10
12:40 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop12h 12m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Sat 2/22
10:34 pm-9:50 am
1 stop8h 16m
Cancun
Thu 2/27
2:55 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop12h 00m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Thu 3/6
11:43 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop9h 42m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Thu 2/20
6:58 pm-9:02 pm
3 stops47h 04m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Tue 3/18
7:45 am-6:00 pm
1 stop8h 15m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
8:30 pm-4:05 pm
1 stop17h 35m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Thu 4/3
10:15 am-7:30 am
1 stop19h 15m
San FranciscoCancún
SFO - CUN
SFOCUN
San Francisco
Sun 4/20
4:35 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop21h 35m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 January 17, 2025.
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 88 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?
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 January 21, 2025.
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?
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 December 16, 2024.
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
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. 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 January 21, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to PL9 are scheduled on a Saturday (5 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 Playa del Carmen by month
Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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
Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals 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
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, such as Alaska Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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
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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
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Comfort
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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
Boarding
Food
Comfort
Overall
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Entertainment
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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
Boarding
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Comfort
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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
Boarding
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Overall
Crew
Entertainment
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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
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$171 | Average$380 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$268 | Average$600 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$333 | Average$667 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$339 | Average$657 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$368 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$390 | Average$574 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$392 | Average$689 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |