Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
5 hours 18 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Cancun is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 22 weekly flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport. The 07:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take from SFO to CUN. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:31 if early starts aren't your thing.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Cancun (and exploring more of Mexico!) is simple with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and CUN:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Mexico. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from SFO to CUN, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport is Rs42,340. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs94,029. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from SFO to CUN.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport takes approximately 47 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to central Cancun takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from SFO to CUN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cancun right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from SFO to CUN:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are among the things you can't miss in Cancun.
Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Cancun International Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Cancun stay.
