Flights from San Francisco to Cancun

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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancun

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration25 h and 11 mFlights between San Francisco and Cancun take, on average, 25 h and 11 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£111Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Cancun found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Cancun

Destination airportCancun International AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Cancun

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancun

Airlines flying this routeAlaska AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between San Francisco to Cancun

One-way average Price£386The average price for a flight San Francisco - Cancun at Opodo is £386, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Cancun when departing from San Francisco

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 25.22 MXN

1 MXN = 0.04 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 2,407 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Cancun airports

Cancun International Airport (CUN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your San Francisco to Cancun flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Cancun (Mexico) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £111, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Cancun takes roughly 7 h and 48 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Cancun route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)

The weather in Cancun

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cancun, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 21ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: April
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Cancun

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Cancun:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cancun. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Cancun

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Cancun?

When you fly from San Francisco to Cancun the average price is £386. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancun at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cancun is 111 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancun?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancun are April, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Cancun?

The best time of the year to go to Cancun when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cancun from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, October and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Cancun.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Cancun?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Cancun is of around 25 h and 11 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,407.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cancun compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Cancun can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Cancun, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Cancun?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Cancun is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cancun International Airport(CUN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Cancun?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to Cancun are:

American Airlines.

American Airlines

Alaska Airlines
Aeromexico

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