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$162+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:50 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 1/712:40 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/30$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:21 amSFO - CUN
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Tue 1/67:05 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop15h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/29$475
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/103:34 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/14:20 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$500

Find 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 December 31, 2025.

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Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Frontier)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$764
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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 December 31, 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

Wed 1/28

6:49 pm-11:50 am

2 stops14h 01m

Cancun

Sun 2/1

7:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 25m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

8:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops12h 15m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

6:10 pm-8:26 am

1 stop16h 16m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

9:55 am-8:24 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

9:26 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

12:05 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

10:54 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Cancun

Fri 1/30

1:43 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

9:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cancun

Fri 1/30

12:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

9:24 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Cancun

Sat 2/28

5:55 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

$369

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

11:35 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Cancun

Sun 3/29

11:05 am-11:16 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$402

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:03 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Cancun

Fri 1/23

6:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$405

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

6:49 pm-11:50 am

2 stops14h 01m

Cancun

Mon 2/2

12:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$407

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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 December 26, 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 34 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 $372). 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 December 31, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen. 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 December 31, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen?

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 December 31, 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
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,068 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,584 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 5 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 12 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 37 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 14h 01m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Playa del Carmen is about 2404 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Viva. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $117 and $144 on Volaris and Frontier, respectively.

  • 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 United Airlines (89%), American Airlines (88%) or Alaska Airlines (88%) 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 $781, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $282.

  • 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 $372). 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 December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$204Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$225Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$244Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$266Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AeromexicoCheapest$313Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$356Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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