Riviera Maya

$160+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Riviera Maya

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:43 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$358
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/710:03 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 53m
Frontier
Tue 4/143:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/1210:06 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops16h 09m
Frontier
Tue 4/214:07 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop27h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:49 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops18h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/93:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$364
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/259:04 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Mon 3/303:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Sat 4/256:29 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:32 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:43 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops19h 32m
Frontier
Fri 4/173:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$367
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:43 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Sat 4/183:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Tue 3/178:09 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/249:53 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$372
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:34 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops18h 22m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$373
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3012:41 pm
SFO
-
CZM
2 stops24h 30m
Aeromexico
Wed 9/94:18 pm
CZM
-
SFO
2 stops19h 53m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/1$547
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3010:35 pm
SFO
-
CZM
1 stop13h 10m
Aeromexico
Mon 4/64:00 pm
CZM
-
SFO
2 stops19h 15m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/28$549

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Frontier)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$590
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 Riviera Maya
One-way flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($22 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 March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya 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 March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya 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

Fri 5/8

8:46 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Mon 5/11

7:58 am-2:52 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$505

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 5/6

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$531

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

11:00 am-12:32 am

2 stops11h 32m

Cancun

Tue 3/31

11:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 54m

$534

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

6:45 pm-6:41 am

1 stop9h 56m

Cancun

Tue 9/1

12:57 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$557

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

11:59 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 07m

Cancun

Mon 4/27

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$567
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 5/20

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$572

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Cancun

Mon 3/23

10:50 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$578

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

6:08 pm-6:29 am

1 stop10h 21m

Cancun

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$597

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sat 6/27

5:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$601

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

8:46 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Mon 4/6

3:43 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 22m

$615

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya (average of $191). Flying from San Francisco to Riviera Maya 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 ETW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 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 Riviera Maya as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated March 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Riviera Maya to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

    If you book a flight to Riviera Maya from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Riviera Maya flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Riviera Maya in 5h 21m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Aeromexico to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2404 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $144 and $159, respectively.

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

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (63%), United Airlines (62%) or American Airlines (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Riviera Maya.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $181. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Cancun) can be booked for $278 on average, our data indicates $951 when flying from San Francisco to Riviera Maya.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Riviera Maya (average of $191). Flying from San Francisco to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Riviera Maya. 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 March 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$195Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$218Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$243Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
VolarisCheapest$249Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$269Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$274Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$284Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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