Cancún

$120+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún (CUN)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
May 4 — May 111
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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 April 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/208:48 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/273:39 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$458
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 6/75:25 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops16h 39m
Frontier
Sun 6/143:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$459
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 7/2211:52 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Mon 7/2711:02 am
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops12h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$460
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/710:40 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops35h 28m
Frontier
Thu 6/113:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$461
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:13 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop9h 05m
Aeromexico
Sun 5/106:03 am
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops19h 54m
Aeromexico
Deal found 4/2$462
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/910:50 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops33h 01m
Frontier
Sat 6/1311:02 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$463
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1511:24 am
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops22h 44m
Frontier
Mon 6/223:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$464
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:40 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops35h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:40 am
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops34h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$465
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2111:52 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Sun 6/283:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop22h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$466
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/258:56 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop25h 08m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:30 am
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops23h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$467
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:52 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Fri 8/143:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop22h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$468
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 7/1411:52 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Mon 7/203:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$469

Find 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 April 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$458
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$120
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$654

Good round-trip deal

$543 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Cancun flights.
From San Francisco to Cancun
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cancun
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cancun.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cancun.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cancún 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 April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

8:46 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$483

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Cancun

Wed 4/29

12:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$492

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Cancun

Sat 8/22

6:03 am-5:26 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$499

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

5:40 am-7:43 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Cancun

Fri 5/22

6:03 am-3:56 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$508
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Tue 5/19

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$519

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

7:58 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$519

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

8:46 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Sun 5/31

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$537

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Cancun

Wed 5/27

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$576

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Fri 5/8

3:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$583

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Thu 6/18

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$603

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

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 San Francisco to Cancún in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 San Francisco-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cancún 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 San Francisco-Cancún 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 San Francisco to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 3, 2026.

Booking 36 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $188). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 April 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Cancún as you normally would.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CUN

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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 April 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?

    To fly from San Francisco to Cancún, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN). Nonstop flights to Cancun from San Francisco take 5h 21m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Francisco to Cancun offered by 13 different airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco to Cancún in about 5h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 39m. The distance between San Francisco and Cancún is about 2404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $205, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cancún.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Viva. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $144 and $159 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Cancún on time: United Airlines (56%), American Airlines (43%), Alaska Airlines (43%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $226. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun) can be booked for $303 on average, our data indicates $1,066 when flying from San Francisco to Cancún.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cancún?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Mexico City?

    Most Mexico City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing El Ángel de la Independencia, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe. El Ángel de la Independencia, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe are located about 6.3 mi, 4.0 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Mexico City Benito Juarez. Those on a layover in Mexico City in need of a rental car can book one at Mexico City Benito Juarez for about $23.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.7 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $42.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Reunion Tower can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can book a car rental at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $58 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cancún flights?

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $188). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Cancún

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cancún. 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 April 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$205Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$207Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$245Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$249Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$270Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$274Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$284Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$364Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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