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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico from $97

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The best prices from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 May 1, 2024.

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$339

One-way from

$131
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Find a great deal and save up to 1% by booking at least 11 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $532.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco. Prices for September average $581 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $218. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 14% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (SFO - PL9)?

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.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights heading from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 5/1112:58 amSFO - CUN
2 stops11h 18mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$214
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$241
Mon 5/1312:58 amSFO - CUN
2 stops11h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/171:36 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops20h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$251
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Thu 5/95:11 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop30h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$262
Fri 5/1012:58 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$264
Tue 5/711:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$265
Sat 5/1111:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Tue 5/144:02 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop29h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$266
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Sat 5/119:02 amCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$268
Tue 5/712:23 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops17h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$269

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 5/811:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/155:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$533
Fri 5/108:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/115:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$538
Wed 5/811:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/125:40 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$543
Mon 5/68:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/141:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$613
Mon 5/611:55 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/141:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$618
Mon 5/68:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/132:24 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$623
Fri 5/1011:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/132:24 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$631
Thu 5/96:55 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/145:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$639
Wed 5/88:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/125:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$661

Cheap San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Prices were last updated on May 1, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 5/1310:10 amSFO - CUN
2 stops25h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$235
Mon 5/139:20 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$239
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$241
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Thu 5/95:11 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop30h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$262
Tue 5/711:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$265
Sat 5/1111:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Tue 5/144:02 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop29h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$266
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Sat 5/119:02 amCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$268
Tue 5/712:23 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops17h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$269
Sat 5/49:06 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops15h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$270

San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Playa del Carmen in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 5/1310:10 amSFO - CUN
2 stops25h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$235
Mon 5/139:20 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$239
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$241
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Thu 5/95:11 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop30h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$262
Tue 5/711:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$265
Sat 5/1111:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Tue 5/144:02 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop29h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$266
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Sat 5/119:02 amCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$268
Tue 5/712:23 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops17h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$269
Sat 5/49:06 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops15h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$270

Non-stop flights to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. If you're looking for other options for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 5/118:40 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/185:25 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$523
Fri 5/1011:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/165:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$533
Fri 5/108:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/115:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$538
Sat 5/188:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/231:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$554
Sun 8/1111:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/161:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$560
Sat 5/188:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/255:25 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$563
Sat 5/2511:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/301:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$570
Fri 5/318:45 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/45:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$587
Thu 5/3011:25 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/65:01 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$589

San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$241
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Thu 5/95:11 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop30h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$262
Mon 5/69:20 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops14h 46mFrontier
Fri 5/103:57 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$264
Tue 5/711:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$265
Mon 5/610:34 amSFO - CUN
1 stop19h 09mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$266
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Sat 5/119:02 amCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$268
Tue 5/712:23 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops17h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/108:48 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$269
Tue 5/710:10 amSFO - CUN
2 stops25h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/165:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop19h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$277
Sun 5/511:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Thu 5/169:06 amCUN - SFO
1 stop28h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$285

One-way flights to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Sat 5/119:06 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops15h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$97
Sat 5/1112:58 amSFO - CUN
2 stops11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$101
Mon 5/2012:59 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$131
Sat 8/107:42 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$132
Tue 5/711:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop30h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$133
Tue 5/2111:55 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$142
Sun 8/1112:58 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$144
Mon 5/69:20 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops14h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$145
Wed 5/88:28 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$146

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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$214 - $437

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San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/11

2 stops11h 18m

Cancun

Thu 5/16

1 stop19h 57m

$214

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

2 stops11h 08m

Cancun

Fri 5/17

2 stops20h 45m

$251

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/10

1 stop10h 22m

Cancun

Thu 5/16

1 stop19h 57m

$264

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

1 stop10h 22m

Cancun

Wed 5/22

1 stop9h 57m

$265

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/11

1 stop30h 22m

Cancun

Tue 5/14

1 stop29h 26m

$266

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/11

2 stops15h 10m

Cancun

Wed 5/15

2 stops24h 35m

$297

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/13

2 stops14h 46m

Cancun

Fri 5/24

2 stops10h 25m

$308

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 8/22

2 stops34h 20m

Cancun

Wed 8/28

2 stops24h 35m

$430

San FranciscoCancun

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/26

1 stop19h 25m

Cancun

Fri 5/31

1 stop14h 16m

$437

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When is the best time to 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 28, 2024.
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 78 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 April 28, 2024.
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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.
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Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen is currently $130 while a round-trip flight costs $304. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $339). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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.

January

$339

February

$372

March

$424

April

$411

May

$390

June

$421

July

$408

August

$388

September

$349

October

$398

November

$389

December

$390

Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °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 May 1, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen, such as Frontier, United Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,895 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,562 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Avianca
7.5
Good
3,889 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,111 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 16 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.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $214, but on average you can expect to pay $281.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen is less than $594.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 41 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

    The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are AeroMexico Connect, Undisclosed Carrier and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • 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 ANA (100%), United Airlines (91%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) 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 $899, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $249. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $283.

  • What does SFO to CUN mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Cancun Airport (CUN). Codes like Cancun Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    The San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/30.

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FrontierCheapest$162Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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