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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from $256

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
2 Mar — 9 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 January 2026.

Sat 21/208:59
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 25/217:50
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$533
Fri 10/400:10
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop13h 00m
Delta
Fri 17/413:20
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 30/1$540
Fri 1/521:00
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops12h 45m
Delta
Thu 7/514:25
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 00m
Delta
Deal found 30/1$546
Sun 22/223:01
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 28/216:51
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$549
Thu 19/305:10
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop12h 35m
Southwest
Mon 23/314:25
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 29/1$555
Mon 16/308:59
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Thu 19/312:35
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$556
Sun 19/408:46
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 1/517:01
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$560
Fri 20/221:30
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops12h 30m
Delta
Sat 28/208:00
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 56m
Delta
Deal found 30/1$562
Sun 12/423:52
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 16/412:57
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$563
Mon 6/400:45
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 15/412:57
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$568
Sat 28/208:25
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/318:15
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/1$569
Mon 4/523:27
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 9/507:58
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$572

Find 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 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$533

One-way from

$256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$761
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/3-11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 23m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cancún 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
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Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

23:01-07:13

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

Thu 26/2

13:35-16:38

Nonstop6h 03m

$533

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

23:55-13:35

1 stop11h 40m

Cancun

Wed 22/4

09:15-22:25

1 stop15h 10m

$533

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

06:00-15:46

1 stop7h 46m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

16:50-20:53

Nonstop6h 03m

$540

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

00:10-14:10

1 stop12h 00m

Cancun

Fri 17/4

12:25-22:25

1 stop12h 00m

$540

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

06:00-16:46

1 stop7h 46m

Cancun

Thu 5/3

17:50-20:53

Nonstop6h 03m

$540

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

00:10-15:10

1 stop13h 00m

Cancun

Sat 18/4

06:00-13:00

1 stop9h 00m

$540

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

08:46-16:12

Nonstop5h 26m

Cancun

Tue 19/5

07:58-14:52

1 stop8h 54m

$549

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

23:27-06:48

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sat 25/4

17:22-23:59

1 stop8h 37m

$549

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

07:00-19:35

2 stops10h 35m

Cancun

Fri 22/5

08:05-22:25

1 stop16h 20m

$578

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

23:27-06:48

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sat 9/5

07:58-14:52

1 stop8h 54m

$580

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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 return flight from San Francisco to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 30 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $274). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 31 January 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 Cancún as you normally would.

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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.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Cancun was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cancún?

    For as low as $533, United Airlines can have you in Cancún from San Francisco in 5h 12m. The distance from San Francisco to Cancún is about 3869 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Cancún on time: Hawaiian Airlines (72%), American Airlines (65%), Alaska Airlines (65%).

  • 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 holiday 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of $274). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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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