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$160+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
vie. 11/2811:01 pmSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 12mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/55:50 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/306:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 00mDelta
mar. 12/96:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/30$361
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/298:27 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
vie. 12/56:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
lun. 12/86:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/135:55 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/286:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 00mDelta
mar. 12/96:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/28$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mié. 11/195:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/261:35 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/288:27 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/47:55 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 12/68:25 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 20mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 12/135:55 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$369
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/298:27 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
vie. 12/56:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
lun. 12/153:54 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop19h 33mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/223:33 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 12/56:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/116:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop16h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/286:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 00mDelta
jue. 12/48:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Deal found 10/28$375

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Aeromexico)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$620
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

9:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop9h 28m

Cancun

sáb. 1/31

8:38 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$365

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 1/23

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Cancun

jue. 1/29

11:20 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$365

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 11/28

8:27 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Cancun

vie. 12/5

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$370

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

sáb. 11/29

8:27 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Cancun

vie. 12/5

7:55 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 41m

$370

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

6:30 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Cancun

sáb. 1/17

7:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$371

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

dom. 12/7

8:59 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

dom. 12/14

6:30 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$390

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 1/9

9:54 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Cancun

sáb. 1/17

5:55 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

$404

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 11/28

8:27 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Cancun

sáb. 12/6

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$410

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

lun. 1/19

11:01 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

lun. 1/26

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$414

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

vie. 12/12

6:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Cancun

lun. 12/15

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$421

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I 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 October 24, 2025.

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 28 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day 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 October 26, 2025.

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.

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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. 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
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 outbound flight to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 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.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in 5h 13m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Playa del Carmen 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 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 $952, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $331.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$203Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$230Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$257Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$282Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$323Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$323Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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