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$167+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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SFO — CUN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$595
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/12:18 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/83:56 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$396
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2612:11 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Sat 5/31:31 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/129:45 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/145:29 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops28h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$426
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:44 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 31mJetBlue
Tue 6/311:08 amCUN - SFO
1 stop12h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$430
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Mon 3/312:20 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops22h 20mAvianca
Thu 4/312:45 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops25h 50mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$554

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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 March 28, 2025.
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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

2:18 pm-12:35 am

2 stops32h 17m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

3:56 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 13m

$396

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:11 am-12:33 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Cancun

Sat 5/3

1:31 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$406

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

9:45 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

5:29 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$426

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

8:44 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 31m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

11:08 am-9:28 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$430

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

9:55 pm-6:35 am

1 stop6h 40m

Cancun

Tue 4/22

9:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 20m

$499

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

2:20 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cancun

Mon 5/19

12:45 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$554

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

4:10 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$168

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:35 am-12:35 am

2 stops16h 00m

$178

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:21 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$182

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

7:30 am-5:27 pm

1 stop31h 57m

$205

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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?

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 March 21, 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 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?

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 March 28, 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 March 23, 2025.

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.

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 March 28, 2025.
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
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
2,336 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 21 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 $179. Users have also found prices from $182 and $190 on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, 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 United Airlines (98%), American Airlines (89%) or Alaska Airlines (89%) 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 $1,021, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $370.

  • 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$160Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$230Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$333Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$334Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$368Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$369Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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