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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 6:41 am and lands at 12:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 4:19 am.

The flight takes about 5h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Cancún:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cancún takes 5h 19m, covering 2,404 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cancún range from $522 to $788, with an average of $643 over the past 12 months. Anything below $522 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $643 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $426 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $664 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Cancún flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $511 to $3,170. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Cancún route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Hertz
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

Flights from San Francisco to Cancún usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Cancún route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San Francisco to Cancún. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $600 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $680, a difference of $80.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Cancún. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 05m, compared with 8h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Cancún is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Playa Delfines and Playa Gaviota Azul. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Cancún flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Travelers leaving Cancún International Airport can take an airport taxi or use Autobuses ADO. Taxis can be accessed in the Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 ambulatory areas. Autobuses ADO is an option for travelers on a fixed budget.

Hertz's car-rental service is in front of Terminal 2 at Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Yes, the Christian Science Reading Room is in Terminal 1 and offers a quiet space to relax, meditate and pray. The Berman Reflection Room is in the International Terminal and is intended for self-reflection.

Travelers interested in learning more about SFO can visit an Information Desk to begin the self-guided walking tour.