What percentage of San Francisco to Cancún flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 12% of flights from San Francisco to Cancún were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most routes on this path involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Cancún?

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Cancún is 5 hours and 21 minutes, covering a distance of 3873 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 12 hours and 19 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How often do San Francisco to Cancún flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Cancún route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently been classified as one with frequent price fluctuations.

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San Francisco to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Cancún connect at least once, with only 12% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún are available, most travelers should expect to include layovers in their journey.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún, the typical journey time is around 19h 29m, including connections. This duration accounts for both flight segments and layovers, providing a realistic expectation for the overall travel time between these two cities.

The route from San Francisco to Cancún covers a distance of 3873 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically translates into a longer travel day, especially when factoring in the common need for connecting flights.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún? Right now, the cheapest months to fly are March, with a median fare of $310, followed by April at $369, and May at $415. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Cancún typically range from $540–$868, with a median of $694. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Despite this, new deals appear almost daily, offering opportunities to find more favorable prices. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require consistent monitoring.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cancún

Regular price: $309 - $654

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Cancún are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cancún is between $309 and $654. The current lowest deal is $360 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 20.

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Low $309

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The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to CUN is March, with a median price of $310. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $884. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $310

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $884

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

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Sep 19 - Sep 23

$668 → $515

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$673 → $530

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$703 → $561

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San Francisco - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for San Francisco to Cancún are near the typical level at a median of $694.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and May are historically cheapest.

Historically, March ($310), April ($369), and May ($415) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 19h 29m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Cancún is 19 hours and 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 88% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one carrier with direct flights available on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cancún are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Cancún.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a primary gateway to Cancún and the Riviera Maya region.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$392

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Tulum International Airport is a new international gateway directly serving the southern Riviera Maya corridor.

📍 ~130 km from Cancún (reachable by car, but ground transportation costs can be high)

💸 Flights from ~$436

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Cancún are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this booking window, the average price is typically around $481. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $908. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price is about $687.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cancún is considered to be $540 or less. The median price observed over this period was $694. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $868 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Cancún include March, with a median price of $310, and April, with a median price of $369. May also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $415. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median of $694 for this route.

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San Francisco to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cancún

Regular price: $309 - $654

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Cancún are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cancún is between $309 and $654. The current lowest deal is $360 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 20.

now $360

Low $309

High $654

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to CUN is March, with a median price of $310. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $884. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $310

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $884

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cancún

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$695

$561

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

United Airlines

$690

$604

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$703

$561

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$695

$561

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$704

$577

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$690

$584

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Cancún

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$668 → $515

23%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$673 → $530

21%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$703 → $561

20%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$703 → $561

20%

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