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$188+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cancun to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$188
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$294 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/63:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Tue 5/133:34 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop20h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$273
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:08 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 46mAeromexico
Thu 4/107:19 amSFO - CUN
1 stop12h 30mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/153:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1311:28 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:02 amCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Mon 5/1210:30 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$350
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/71:30 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 25mJetBlue
Wed 3/126:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$449
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:50 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mLufthansa
Wed 3/196:40 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop15h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/2111:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/2411:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$458
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/57:30 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop17h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/99:55 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$521
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/137:36 amCUN - SFO
2 stops11h 22mBritish Airways
Wed 3/196:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops9h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$560
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/318:30 amCUN - SFO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 4/38:55 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$674
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:35 pmCUN - SFO
3 stops26h 25mAvianca
Wed 3/262:20 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops22h 25mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$726

Find flights from Cancún to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Tue 5/6

3:15 pm-12:31 am

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

3:34 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$273

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Thu 4/3

6:08 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

7:19 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$298

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Thu 5/15

3:15 pm-12:31 am

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops16h 35m

$305

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Fri 5/9

1:04 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

5:55 pm-6:41 am

1 stop10h 46m

$309

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Fri 5/9

7:52 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

11:19 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$350

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Wed 4/9

5:41 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

9:11 am-4:31 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$398

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Wed 3/5

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

8:30 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$412

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Thu 3/13

4:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

6:40 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$455

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Mon 4/21

11:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

11:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$458

CancúnSan Francisco

CUN - SFO

CUNSFO

Cancun

Mon 3/3

7:30 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops24h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

7:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$540

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to San Francisco

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 Cancún to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Cancún-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cancún-San Francisco 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 Cancún to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Cancún to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cancún to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cancún to San Francisco. 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 Cancún to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cancún to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 CUN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cancún to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cancún to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to San Francisco. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CUN to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cancún to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to San Francisco. 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 Cancún to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Cancun. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San Francisco from 4 different airlines. 5h 47m is how long a flight from Cancún to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from Cancun to San Francisco have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $273. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aeromexico and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $298 and $309, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cancún to San Francisco for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cancún to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines ($188), United Airlines ($189), and Frontier ($190).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cancún to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cancún to San Francisco are Hawaiian Airlines (81%), American Airlines (70%) and Alaska Airlines (70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $500 for a flight from Cancún to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $187 while the most popular route, (Cancun - San Francisco) is currently priced at $302.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to San Francisco 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 Cancún to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cancún to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 4 airlines flying from Cancún to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to San Francisco. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$184Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$305Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$335Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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