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Cheapest round-trip
$345
Typical prices: $330-$535
Volaris
Sat 10/3Fri 10/9
OAK - CUN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$152
Typical prices: $191-$225
Volaris
Wed 8/26
OAK - CUN • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Cancún. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $433 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Cancún (OAK-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Cancún

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
Volaris Logo
11:30 pm - 2:28 pm
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CUN
12h 58m
1 stop
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12:49 pm - 9:25 pm
CUN
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OAK
10h 36m
1 stop
$345Volaris
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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11:15 pm - 12:04 pm
OAK
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CUN
10h 49m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
10:40 am - 9:25 pm
CUN
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OAK
12h 45m
1 stop
$349Volaris
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:22 pm - 9:55 am
OAK
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CUN
11h 33m
1 stop
Volaris Logo
10:50 am - 9:44 pm
CUN
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OAK
12h 54m
1 stop
$349Volaris
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
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11:30 pm - 2:28 pm
OAK
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CUN
12h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:52 am
CUN
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OAK
16h 12m
2 stops
$415Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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10:17 am - 10:03 am
OAK
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CUN
21h 46m
2 stops
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3:20 pm - 9:44 pm
CUN
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OAK
8h 24m
1 stop
$418Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 4:09 pm
OAK
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CUN
38h 39m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:44 pm
CUN
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OAK
12h 54m
1 stop
$418Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:10 pm
OAK
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CUN
7h 10m
1 stop
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4:10 pm - 10:38 pm
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OAK
8h 28m
1 stop
$490Delta
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
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CUN
7h 10m
1 stop
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4:10 pm - 10:38 pm
CUN
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OAK
8h 28m
1 stop
$490Delta
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27
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9:55 pm - 10:35 am
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CUN
10h 40m
2 stops
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4:05 pm - 12:05 am
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OAK
10h 00m
1 stop
$499Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
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5:00 am - 7:45 pm
OAK
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CUN
11h 45m
2 stops
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8:20 am - 4:25 pm
CUN
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OAK
11h 05m
2 stops
$510Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Cancún flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland, California to Cancún?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Oakland, California to Cancún departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from Oakland, California usually cost between $393 and $602 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $345 on Volaris (Oct 3-Oct 9).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Cancun is March, where tickets cost $370 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $644 and $553 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland to Cancun?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Cancun, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Cancun

  • Is it necessary to obtain a visa before I travel from Oakland to Cancun?

    The only reason to obtain a visa when traveling to Cancun is if you're traveling as a tourist and you plan on staying in the country of Mexico for more than 180 days. Also, check to make sure that your passport is valid at the time you enter the country.

  • Are there any hotels close to Cancun International Airport (CUN)?

    Two choices for hotels that sit close to the airport buildings and also offer free shuttle service include the Fairfield Inn & Suites Cancun Airport and the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport. If you're looking for a hotel that has a location right on the airport property, the best option is the Hilton Garden Inn Cancun Airport.

  • What are some of the transportation choices at the Cancun International Airport (CUN)?

    One choice for transportation from the airport is the ADO Chiquila Line, which can take passengers from the airport to the Cancun Bus Station in about 35min. Passengers looking to take a taxi to make this trip should expect a travel time of around 21 minutes.

  • If someone will be driving me to the Oakland International Airport, where is the best place to get dropped off?

    As passengers approach the airport property on Bessie Coleman Drive, they will want to utilize the right lane to drop off passengers at Terminal One, and the left lane to drop off passengers at Terminal Two. Drivers must remember that they can stop at the curbside of the terminal building only long enough to drop off passengers and their luggage, but they may not park or leave their vehicles unattended.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Cancun was $154 for a one-way ticket and $345 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Cancun?

    A passport is required to fly from Oakland to Cancun.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Cancun?

    On your way to Cancun, you’ll fly out from Oakland. You’ll be landing at Cancun.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Cancun?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Cancun?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Cancun, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cancun from Oakland?

    Guadalajara is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Oakland to Cancun.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Cancun, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Cancun are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $673 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $572 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and CUN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Cancun

  • A terrific way to get from the downtown Oakland area to the Oakland International Airport (OAK) that does not involve driving your own car is to take a combination of the various Bay Area Rapid Transit light rail lines that can take you from the downtown area to the airport in around 22 minutes.
  • Passengers planning on driving themselves to the Oakland International Airport looking for the most cost-effective ways to park should consider the Economy Lot, which features the lowest rate for parking, has free electrical vehicle charging and dedicated ADA spaces, plus also offers a free shuttle bus to the terminal buildings.
  • Moms who are nursing and traveling through the Oakland International Airport will find that this airport has a lactation suite in each one of the terminal buildings at the airport. These suites feature a locking door for privacy, and they also include power outlets, sinks, and comfortable seating.
  • If you are the type of passenger that wants to find a quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Oakland International Airport, one of the best suggestions is the Escape Lounge, which has a location near Gate Eight. This lounge offers beverages and snacks, as well as comfortable seating and flight information boards.
  • If you plan on taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Oakland International Airport, you will be happy to know that this airport features three different pet relief stations outside of the terminal buildings and then another one inside the terminal past the security checkpoints.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Cancun. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4230 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Our two flights from GRR to MDW and MDW to OAK were both delayed due to weather. Be sure to build in a sufficient buffer in the transfer time to account for this type of problem. SW recommends connections as short as 40 min. Don't do this. We had to change concourses in MDW, a pretty long walk, to make our connection. Rule of thumb I use when traveling on flights with multiple legs is for connections of 80 min or more, unless there is no plane change, in which case it doesn't matter.

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Seats were not bad enough and uncomfortable good legroom in the emergency exit row we were in, but we were forbidden to hold my grandson on my lap for a little while, and the stewardess passed us saying it was against regulations which makes little or no sense when you’re 36,000 feet. The food snacks were really bad. Tasteless tasted like wallpaper, but we’re supposed to be protein bars, and the announcements were all completely incoherent because of the noise of the airplane and the lowness and crackly nature of the PA system.. this was disgraceful. No one in our party could understand a word of what the captain or the flight attendant were saying —not a word! The landing was a little hairy in a pretty stiff crosswind -we bounced before the plane stabilized on the runway

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

Free Wi-Fi is good. That’s all - food mediocre, unfriendly crew, poor communication after trying to file a claim for my lost bag, which Delta didn’t even know was lost until I told them.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

Keep us informed of delays in a more timely manner

were we seat it was freezing cold we even got sick. We asked the flight attending why it was so cold and she said she will take care of it and it got worse.

Caroline (Supervisor) was great! Salute to the employees like her!

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

It’s a service to take you from one point to another. No frills. You want it, you take it. It’s upon you to bring food, reading material, games to play, movies to watch, etc. The wifi onboard never works - so you cannot even listen to any podcasts, music, or get updated news feeds. The toilet is a mess, and a four flight does not need any hygienic interventions when people either splatter their pee all over the seats or on the floor. It’s a monopolized service and so smile and bear it.

Great crew, smooth flight. 30 minute delay on the tarmac with no status updates or information from captain. However, that was the only negative on the trip.

Super BAD Everyone Behind the counters in Cancun Not Helpful At All And then on the second flight I Had to purchase Cancun - Guadalajara one of the flight Attendants Kick Out a Couple Out of the Plane and that Flight Attendant Had a Mask So People wouldn’t take pics of her and she was kind of Mean ! I Would NEVER Flight VIVA EVER THEY ARE NOT FRIENDLY AT ALL ! People think They Are Cheap but They Arent!!!

One of the flight was delayed an hour. We then boarded a new flight. We were told to unboard after some other time. To wait for the next flight for another hour. I paid for a short flight that turned in to half a day of travel.

No entertainment, charging, nor wifi on board but I napped for basically the entire time so it was alright. Was allowed to switch seats because the flight was not full but everyone was assigned to the back. Comfortable seats and we got moved to the emergency exit so the extra room was nice.

Painless trip. Only downside: No entertainment system (which we know with Viva & Volaris) and very small seat space. I'm petite and felt squizzed. I'm not sure how most overweight passengers do.

THE AIRLINE FUCKEN SUCKS... NO DAMN PROFESIONALS.. NO CURTESY THEY CANCEL THE DAMN FLIGHT AS ITS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF

They need to have enough immigration forms for every one. They should offer free water to everyone, unless some one needs bottled water

Buen servicio y muy puntual El problema ENORME es pagar por la página de Viva Aerobús lo cual es imposible aún con fondos suficientes en la tarjeta. Eso te obliga a acudir al callcenter de la aerolínea, en donde para que te atiendan transcurren 45 minutos, y ya que se tiene la suerte de comenzar la llamada, te toma otros 60 minutos terminar el proceso de pago de los tickets o de la maleta extra que deseas comprar.

It is ridiculous that electronic checkin for under age kids can be done and need to be done over the counter. Having said so, we were requested to do the single line for this as if we never did any checkin or made services for this to happen fast. Just ridiculous. Flight delayed as it is the regular business for this airline.

They cancel the fly and don’t give a money refund.

The air conditioner was poor and we were delayed 1 hour for no apparent reasons and no information provided

Overall a good red eye. Crew chatted very loudly the whole time making it difficult to sleep.

The fly was 2 hours delayed and the plane was old and dirty. A very umcorfotable flight, which I won't recomend to anyone

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

The app doesn’t work. I am having a lot of trouble checking in for flight tomorrow. Very disconcerting. Then they es t to charge extra for checking in at the airport;(

Overall good flight. The flight attendants were annoying and unfriendly. They would ask me to grab someone else’s trash can just waiting until the person woke up or after the flight is done. It’s not my job to pick up someone else’s trash. Especially when it’s not easily reachable.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

Delayed 2 hours. Boarding line took more than 30 minutes. Flight was really hot and made sleeping on a red eye impossible. Not a pleasant experience.

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