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San Francisco to Cancun Flights

Discover the savings waiting to be found for flights from San Francisco to Cancun on Orbitz.com. White, sandy beaches and sunny weather welcome visitors to this famous Caribbean coastal city. You will enjoy a relaxing getaway from the stress of daily life and find budget-friendly prices on Orbitz.com.

San Francisco Airport Information

The San Francisco International Airport is located about 13 miles south of the city and provides international flights to the Cancun. Airlines providing service from San Francisco to Cancun include US Airways, Virgin American, United, AeroMexico, Delta, American, and AirTran.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit makes frequent trips to and from the airport and offers fares around $8 from most locations in San Francisco. The city has several taxi companies readily available to get you to the airport. The average cost to the airport from downtown is around $35, and the trip should take around 20 minutes. The airport has parking available in the parking garage and long-term lots. The garage is the most conveniently located option and has a daily rate of $36. The long-term lot can be found on South Airport Boulevard and has a daily rate of $18, including shuttle service.

If you have time for a full meal or just need a quick snack before your flight, the San Francisco Airport has a variety of dining options in the terminals. The Amoura Café is a Mediterranean-style deli, offering breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and drinks. If you are craving barbeque, head to Max's Eatz and Fresh Bakery in Terminal 1. Sushi and other Japanese cuisine items can be found at the Osho Japanese Cuisine.

Cancun, Mexico, Information

Cancun is located on the Caribbean Sea on the Yucatan Peninsula, and it is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Early Mayan civilizations were once prominent in the area surrounding Cancun, and their historic remains are a must-see.

The Cancun International Airport is located about 25 minutes from downtown, and it welcomes millions of visitors every year. It has some of the best shops and restaurants anyone will find at an airport. Transportation to your hotel or other destination is available via shuttle, rental car, or bus. Rental cars provide a little more freedom than other options, and you can prearrange your rental on Orbitz.com from Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, or Budget. Check with your hotel for possible free or bargain shuttle options. Cancun-Taxi offers taxi and shuttle service from the airport; their rates begin at $5 per person.

Temperatures in Cancun are fairly consistent throughout the year. July and August are the hottest months, with an average high of 90°F. December and January average highs around 82°F. Normally September and October receive about 9 inches of rainfall each month, while March and April receive only about 1.5 inches. Cancun provides a variety of beautiful attractions and activities everyone will enjoy, including the Coba Ruins, Riviera Cancun Golf, and The Royal Sands Spa. Don't forget to spend a few hours relaxing on the miles of beautiful beaches Cancun has to offer.

Book Your Cancun Vacation

Locating bargain air tickets from San Francisco to Cancun is easy on Orbitz.com. Whether you need a break from cold temperatures or a relaxing getaway, Cancun can satisfy both of these needs. Start planning your trip to Cancun, and stay within your budget by using Orbitz.com. You will save time and money on transportation and hotel accommodations.

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancun

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 31 1 $510 2 $496
3 $510 4 $566 5 $510 6 $504 7 $510 8 $510 9 $537
10 $510 11 $510 12 $504 13 $510 14 $540 15 $510 16 $540
17 $509 18 $509 19 $510 20 $500 21 $510 22 $540 23 $510
24 25 $510 26 $504 27 $500 28 1 2

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

February

Cheapest weekend flights in February from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Feb 8 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) LACSA $510
Return Mon, Feb 11 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) LACSA

Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Feb 2 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) AirTran Airways $496
Return Sun, Feb 10 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in February from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Feb 10 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) LACSA $510
Return Sun, Feb 17 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) LACSA
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March

Cheapest weekend flights in March from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Mar 7 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) LACSA $510
Return Mon, Mar 11 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) LACSA

Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Mar 27 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) Virgin America $500
Return Wed, Apr 17 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in March from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Mar 27 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) Virgin America $500
Return Wed, Apr 3 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America
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April

Cheapest weekend flights in April from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Apr 19 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) LACSA $510
Return Mon, Apr 22 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) LACSA

Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Apr 16 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) AirTran Airways $496
Return Tue, Apr 23 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in April from San Francisco to Cancun

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Apr 16 San Francisco (SFO) Cancun (CUN) AirTran Airways $496
Return Tue, Apr 23 Cancun (CUN) San Francisco (SFO) AirTran Airways
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Flight facts

    • 2 direct flights are operating from San Francisco to Cancun today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 24m.
    • Virgin America flight 284 (2:15 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A319) is today's earliest available flight from San Francisco to Cancun.
    • United Airlines flight 1679 (2:39 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from San Francisco to Cancun.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from San Francisco to Cancun (United Airlines flight 1679, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 5h 23m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from San Francisco to Cancun (Virgin America flight 284, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 5h 25m.

Lowest round trip fares by airline from San Francisco to Cancun

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo AirTran Airways SFO CUN Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14 $495
airline logo Virgin America SFO CUN Wed, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 3 $499
airline logo Spirit Airlines SFO CUN Sat, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 10 $506
airline logo JetBlue Airways SFO CUN Wed, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 9 $506
airline logo LACSA SFO CUN Tue, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 30 $509
airline logo United Airlines SFO CUN Mon, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 18 $524
airline logo Frontier Airlines SFO CUN Tue, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 14 $563
airline logo American Airlines SFO CUN Thu, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 15 $587
airline logo US Airways SFO CUN Thu, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 10 $648
airline logo AeroMexico SFO CUN Tue, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 11 $688
airline logo Sun Country Airlines SFO CUN Sun, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 10 $875
airline logo LAN Airlines SFO CUN Mon, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 11 $4,341
Daily

Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA1679 SFO 8:39 AM CUN 4:02 PM 738 5hr 23min
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9
airline logo United Airlines 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
airline logo Virgin America 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
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Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
map of airports in San Francisco
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    San Francisco Airport (SFO)

    Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles

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Airports in Cancun, , MX
map of airports in Cancun
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    Cancun Airport (CUN)

    Distance from City Center: 10.5 miles

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