Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancun

One-way fares from $192 · SFO → CUN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$192

United Airlines · Mon, Nov 30

Cheapest month
November

from $192

Direct flights
Yes

United Airlines

Flight time
5h 13m

3,870 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancun

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $192
  2. April 2027 $241

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

United Airlines
Depart23:00 Mon, Nov 30SFO → CUN 5h 13m · Direct
$192one way, per person
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Southwest Airlines
Depart06:30 Wed, Nov 11OAK → CUN 6h 50m · 2 stops
$320one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart22:23 Thu, Nov 19SFO → CUN 8h 14m · 3 stops
$432one way, per person
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About flights from San Francisco to Cancun

San Francisco (SFO) and Cancun (CUN) are about 3,870 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 13m, and recent direct fares were with United Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $192, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Cancun?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $192 with United Airlines, departing Monday, November 30, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $192 to $241.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancun?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $192 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Cancun?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with United Airlines.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cancun?

A direct flight takes about 5h 13m. San Francisco and Cancun are around 3,870 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Cancun?

Recent fares on this route were with United Airlines, Air Canada, Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

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