Playa del Carmen

$148+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen

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 May 14, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Fri 7/37:59 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 37m
Delta
Fri 7/102:10 pm
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 5/1811:55 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Thu 7/236:03 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/10$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 9/106:00 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Sat 9/127:06 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$446
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/302:31 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop8h 51m
Aeromexico
Sun 10/46:03 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/11$447
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 5/205:55 am
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 33m
Aeromexico
Thu 7/239:11 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 47m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/10$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 9/59:35 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop11h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 10/312:08 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 11/2611:45 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Fri 12/46:06 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/10$451
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 8/13:43 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops19h 06m
Frontier
Thu 8/63:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$452
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 7/711:10 am
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops20h 42m
Frontier
Sat 7/113:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 11/116:00 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop11h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 11/162:16 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$454
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/18:40 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops11h 15m
Frontier
Thu 6/43:39 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 9/58:05 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops14h 56m
Delta
Sat 10/32:33 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$456

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(Delta)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$584
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cancun flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from San Francisco to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 14, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

8:25 am-8:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

7:03 am-10:06 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$488

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

10:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Cancun

Tue 7/21

2:10 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$523

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Tue 7/28

7:58 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$540
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 6/3

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$544

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Fri 6/26

1:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$548

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

5:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Sun 6/28

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$571

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

5:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Cancun

Tue 7/14

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$634

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Cancun

Sat 6/27

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$643

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

10:37 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Cancun

Sun 5/31

2:10 pm-6:58 am

1 stop18h 48m

$687

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

8:46 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Mon 6/22

7:58 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$705

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

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 May 14, 2026.

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 May 14, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 May 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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 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 2 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 11.0 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

  • 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 21m. Fly via Delta 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 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 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 (57%), American Airlines (50%) or Alaska Airlines (50%) 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 $981, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $234. The most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun), is priced around $356.

  • 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.

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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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$205Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$211Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$236Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$237Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$279Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$284Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$364Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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