Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from C$ 225

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 541

One-way from

C$ 225

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 897
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Sat 16/812:35 a.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Fri 22/88:00 a.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop12h 52mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 541
Mon 8/91:50 p.m.SFO - CUN
2 stops23h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/94:10 p.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 542
Sat 18/107:54 p.m.SFO - CUN
1 stop18h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 23/105:30 p.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 561
Sun 31/86:00 a.m.SFO - CUN
2 stops13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/912:52 p.m.CUN - SFO
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 562
Sun 7/98:48 a.m.SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/91:04 p.m.CUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 606

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San Francisco

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

12:35 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Cancun

Fri 22/8

8:00 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop12h 52m

C$ 541

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

1:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Cancun

Tue 16/9

4:10 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

C$ 542

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Cancun

Mon 12/1

5:15 p.m.-8:29 a.m.

1 stop18h 14m

C$ 561

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

6:00 a.m.-9:49 p.m.

2 stops13h 49m

Cancun

Thu 4/9

12:52 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

1 stop12h 10m

C$ 562

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

8:48 a.m.-4:12 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

Cancun

Thu 11/9

1:04 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 606

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

6:00 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 225

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

5:12 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops19h 48m

C$ 237

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

5:50 a.m.-9:49 p.m.

2 stops13h 59m

C$ 252

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

8:48 a.m.-4:12 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 288

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

6:58 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 37m

C$ 294

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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 CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from San Francisco to Cancún by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cancún. 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cancún chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Mexico City (MEX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 596.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cancún?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cancún, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Cancún?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Mexico City (MEX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?

    Cancun is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cancún from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Cancún from 1 airline. 5h 24m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Cancun will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Cancún flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cancún round-trip?

    Delta, at C$ 541, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cancún.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 225. Users have also found prices from C$ 237 and C$ 288 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cancún 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 Cancún?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 632AverageC$ 1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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