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$196+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$196
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$584
From San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
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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 September 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:30 amSFO - CUN
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Sun 12/78:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop31h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/88:28 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/177:55 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:23 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops22h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/17:55 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/295:50 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/310:20 amCUN - SFO
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 9/235:50 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/74:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop20h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/810:23 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1910:37 amCUN - SFO
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 12/912:43 amSFO - CUN
1 stop12h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/251:37 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop12h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 11/97:16 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:30 amCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/298:59 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/45:50 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/311:57 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/99:52 amCUN - SFO
2 stops16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/125:50 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$451

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 15, 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 Francisco

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

6:23 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 22m

Cancun

Sat 11/1

6:15 pm-8:34 am

1 stop16h 19m

$442

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

5:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Cancun

Tue 10/7

4:10 pm-10:22 am

1 stop20h 12m

$444

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:15 am-8:18 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Cancun

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-5:47 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$446

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:43 am-10:04 am

1 stop7h 21m

Cancun

Tue 10/7

7:51 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$460

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

11:59 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 05m

Cancun

Thu 10/9

3:46 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$460

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

5:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Cancun

Mon 11/17

6:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$466

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:59 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 46m

Cancun

Sat 12/20

9:00 am-9:17 am

2 stops27h 17m

$470

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

8:48 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

Cancun

Tue 10/21

1:04 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$477

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

8:59 am-4:20 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 11/5

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$481

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:43 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 42m

Cancun

Sat 12/13

8:39 am-5:46 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$486

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 September 12, 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 80 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 September 15, 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.

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 September 14, 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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PL9 are scheduled on a Saturday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 September 15, 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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
8,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
3,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 26 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 12h 03m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United 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 airlines to fly from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $196. Users have also found prices from $199 and $199 on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $891, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $240. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $314.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$203Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$230Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$267Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$282Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$329Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$330Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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