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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún from £121

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 7 November 2025.

Mon 29/1216:42SFO - CUN
1 stop11h 58mAlaska Airlines
Thu 22/118:15CUN - SFO
1 stop16h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11£271
Wed 31/1208:20SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 16/118:15CUN - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11£272
Sat 29/1106:00SFO - CUN
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Wed 3/1208:00CUN - SFO
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/11£273
Wed 31/1208:20SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/117:55CUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11£275
Wed 31/1206:00SFO - CUN
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Thu 22/114:12CUN - SFO
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/11£276
Sun 30/1108:59SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1215:07CUN - SFO
1 stop10h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£278
Sat 6/1200:43SFO - CUN
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1217:50CUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£279
Fri 5/1210:40SFO - CUN
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Wed 4/213:28CUN - SFO
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/11£280
Wed 31/1208:00SFO - CUN
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Sat 17/106:01CUN - SFO
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/11£280
Fri 28/1108:27SFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/1219:55CUN - SFO
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/11£283

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£271

One-way from

£121

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£512
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/12-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

08:20-16:49

Nonstop5h 29m

Cancun

Fri 16/1

18:15-12:30

1 stop21h 15m

£272

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

06:00-16:20

1 stop7h 20m

Cancun

Fri 16/1

07:00-15:05

2 stops11h 05m

£273

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

08:20-16:49

Nonstop5h 29m

Cancun

Sat 17/1

17:55-21:05

Nonstop6h 10m

£275

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

08:20-16:49

Nonstop5h 29m

Cancun

Sat 17/1

17:55-21:05

Nonstop6h 10m

£275

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

06:00-18:13

1 stop9h 13m

Cancun

Wed 21/1

06:01-11:51

1 stop8h 50m

£276

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

06:00-16:20

1 stop7h 20m

Cancun

Sat 17/1

06:01-15:05

2 stops12h 04m

£280

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

20:17-07:08

1 stop7h 51m

Cancun

Sat 17/1

06:01-15:05

2 stops12h 04m

£280

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 2/1

08:20-16:49

Nonstop5h 29m

Cancun

Thu 22/1

18:15-07:38

1 stop16h 23m

£280

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

00:10-12:10

1 stop9h 00m

Cancun

Sun 18/1

13:43-23:27

1 stop12h 44m

£280

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

07:00-15:24

Nonstop5h 24m

£121

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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 31 October 2025.

Booking 28 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of £124). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of £253). 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 7 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Cancún at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún, you will be flying from San Francisco to Cancun. Flights to Cancun (CUN) from San Francisco (SFO) take 5h 12m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from San Francisco to Cancún per day from 1 airline.

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

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Cancun.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Cancún in 5h 29m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Cancún are separated by a distance of 2404 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Cancún round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at £431. United Airlines is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cancún (average of £124). Flying from San Francisco to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of £253). 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 AirlinesCheapest£431Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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