Cheap flights from Cancún to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $314
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco is currently $314
Cheapest one-way flight $192
United Nonstop 6 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Cancún to San Francisco is currently $192
Cheapest nonstop flights $314
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco is currently $314
Last-minute weekend getaway $445
United 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cancún to San Francisco is currently $445
Cheapest business class flights $658
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sat, Jul 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco is currently $658
Fastest flight 5 hr 48 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cancún to San Francisco takes 5 hr 48 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cancún to San Francisco is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $290–480
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $445–570

Popular airlines from Cancún to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $314
    Typical price: $410–640
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
    318 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $352
    Typical price: $460–730
    276 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $460
    Typical price: $450–760
    181 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $461
    Typical price: $460–860
    59 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $474
    Typical price: $540–860
    44 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day
  • COPA
    from $1,330
    Typical price: $1,250–2,750
    28 weekly connecting flights
    CUN - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Cancún

  • Cancun International Airport (CUN)
    Cancún Mexico 24 min 9 mi
  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)
    Tulum Mexico 2 hr 26 min 86 mi
  • Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
    Cozumel Mexico 2 hr 30 min 44 mi
  • Mérida International Airport (MID)
    Merida Mexico 3 hr 37 min 181 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cancún to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Cancún to San Francisco are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $290 to $480.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $314, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $352, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $460, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $461, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $474, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $1,330, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco starts at $314 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $192 and departs on Wed, May 13.
5 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from Cancún to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cancún to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cancún to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cancún to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 318 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cancún to San Francisco are:
  • American offers 276 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 181 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Aeromexico offers 59 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 44 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • COPA offers 28 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cancún and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cancún to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $314, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $352, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $460, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $461, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $474, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Cancún to San Francisco is $1,330, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
United flies direct from Cancún to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Cancún to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and San Francisco at price $445 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
United flies direct from Cancún to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Cancún to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Cancún to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cancún and San Francisco start at $314 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cancún to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cancún and San Francisco start at $658 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sat, Jul 25 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cancún and San Francisco start at $314 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Cancún to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cancún and San Francisco starts at $445 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cancún and San Francisco at price $445 is offered by United from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cancún to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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