What percentage of San Francisco to Cancún flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 12% of flights from San Francisco to Cancún have been direct. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stops. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Cancún has a median duration of 5 hours and 21 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases to 12 hours and 19 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3873 kilometers.

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. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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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 travelers should expect to factor in layovers when planning their journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cancún takes about 19h 29m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this medium-haul route, which covers a distance of 3873 kilometers. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when making their plans.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancún, the fares typically range from $540 to $868, with a median of $694. Right now, fares are near the typical level. However, only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún, the data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $310. Following closely are April, with a median of $369, and May, with a median of $415. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cancún

Regular price: $313 - $613

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 $313 and $613. The current lowest deal is $401 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 20.

now $401

Low $313

High $613

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancun 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

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cancún

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cancún

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$795

$483

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$797

$493

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$874

$520

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$799

$481

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$843

$481

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$702

$489

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$824 → $456

45%

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$794 → $430

46%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$843 → $481

43%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$800 → $444

45%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cancún

San Francisco - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cancún are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancún, with a median price of $310.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 19h 29m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 12% of recent flights from San Francisco to Cancún are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $401.

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines from San Francisco to Cancún was found for $401 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cancún appear frequently, so check often.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Cancún.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$335

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$335

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

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

📍 ~135 km from Cancún (reachable by car, but ground transportation costs can be high).

💸 Flights from ~$404

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Cancún are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $481. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging $908. Prices also tend to be higher when booking 14-27 days out, with an average of $776.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cancún has historically been $540 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $694. Fares exceeding $868 are typically considered to be on the higher end for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancún, with a median price of $310. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $369. The annual median price for this route is typically around $694, making these months significantly more affordable.

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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: $313 - $613

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 $313 and $613. The current lowest deal is $401 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 20.

now $401

Low $313

High $613

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún

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

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$795

$483

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$797

$493

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$874

$520

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$799

$481

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Volaris

$843

$481

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cancún

San Francisco (SFO) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico

$702

$489

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$824 → $456

45%

3 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 21

$794 → $430

46%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$843 → $481

43%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$800 → $444

45%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cancún