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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from C$ 285

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún (CUN). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 586

One-way from

C$ 285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 852
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 5/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 31m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 5/58:52 p.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop14h 23mJetBlue
Wed 14/511:20 a.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop12h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 25/3C$ 586
Sat 10/52:34 p.m.SFO - CUN
2 stops22h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/55:29 p.m.CUN - SFO
2 stops28h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 650
Fri 18/46:20 p.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop15h 52mSun Country Air
Wed 23/412:05 p.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop23h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 669
Mon 14/48:06 p.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop8h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 18/45:41 p.m.CUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 701
Thu 7/86:00 a.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Wed 13/86:00 a.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 24/3C$ 807
Tue 24/612:41 p.m.SFO - CUN
2 stops10h 48mAeromexico
Tue 1/76:00 a.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAeromexico
Deal found 25/3C$ 808
Wed 26/312:15 a.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop10h 55mAvianca
Wed 2/42:10 p.m.CUN - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 24/3C$ 832
Tue 3/62:45 p.m.SFO - CUN
2 stops47h 12mWestJet
Mon 9/61:50 p.m.CUN - SFO
2 stops33h 35mWestJet
Deal found 25/3C$ 847
Fri 2/511:28 p.m.SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/51:04 p.m.CUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 874
Fri 27/65:15 a.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Mon 30/63:00 p.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 23/3C$ 891

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San Francisco

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Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:52 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 23m

Cancun

Wed 14/5

11:20 a.m.-9:28 p.m.

1 stop12h 08m

C$ 586

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

2:34 p.m.-3:01 p.m.

2 stops22h 27m

Cancun

Wed 14/5

5:29 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 16m

C$ 650

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 18/4

6:20 p.m.-12:12 p.m.

1 stop15h 52m

Cancun

Wed 23/4

12:05 p.m.-9:27 a.m.

1 stop23h 22m

C$ 669

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

8:06 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 29m

Cancun

Fri 18/4

5:41 p.m.-9:57 p.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

C$ 701

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

6:00 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

Cancun

Wed 13/8

6:00 a.m.-12:19 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 807

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

12:41 p.m.-1:29 a.m.

2 stops10h 48m

Cancun

Tue 1/7

6:00 a.m.-12:19 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 808

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

2:45 p.m.-3:57 p.m.

2 stops47h 12m

Cancun

Mon 9/6

1:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

C$ 847

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

11:28 p.m.-6:48 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Sat 10/5

1:04 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 874

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 27/6

5:15 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Mon 30/6

3:00 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop11h 10m

C$ 891

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

11:25 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop10h 25m

C$ 285

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cancún

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún. 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 San Francisco to Cancún?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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 CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from San Francisco to Cancún by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CUN are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Cancún by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Cancún by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, 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 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Cancún. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
2,330 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,785 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Cancun was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    JetBlue, at C$ 586, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cancún.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air. Users have found that JetBlue is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 285. Users have also found prices from C$ 289 and C$ 357 on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider United Airlines (98%), American Airlines (89%) or Alaska Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Cancún.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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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