San Francisco to Cancún: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 15 times. The typical return was £345 per person and the lowest £268, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £268 |
| Typical (median) | £345 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 15 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from San Francisco19% below typicalWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $370 per person on American, $87 below the typical fare
- Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive scores 8.3 from 827 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 82–83°F for snorkeling MUSA and a day on Isla Mujeres
£1,148 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £559 + hotel £511 + resort fee £79, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 10h 11m
The catch: It's one stop and 10h 11m overnight each way out, and the climate normals show drizzle most days, with rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20.
Worth it if you want a warm all-inclusive week at a lower fare; skip it if an overnight one-stop flight or some drizzle would spoil it.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £351 | AM | with a stop | 18h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £279 | American | with a stop | 10h 11m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £288 | UA | nonstop | 5h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £339 | AM | with a stop | 14h 14m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £279 | American | with a stop | 10h 11m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £342 | AM + AS | with a stop | 8h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 19 – 24 Nov 2026 | £508 | AS + Y4 + B6 | with a stop | 18h 40m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £350 | AM + AS | with a stop | 8h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £343 | AM + AS | with a stop | 8h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £383 | UA | with a stop | 5h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £346 | AM | with a stop | 14h 14m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £268 | American | with a stop | 19h 20m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £345 | AM + AS | with a stop | 8h 8m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £345 | AM + AS | with a stop | 12h 7m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £346 | AM + AS | with a stop | 7h 15m | Kiwi.com |
About Cancún
Cancún pairs Caribbean water the colour of a swimming pool with nonstop flights from almost every US hub, so it is the easy first trip to Mexico for beach, nightlife and Maya ruins.
Cancún from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Francisco to Cancún
What does a return from San Francisco to Cancún usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £345 per person, taxes and fees included, across 15 checks; the lowest was £268.
When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?
Cancún is at its best in November, December, January, February, March, April and May. Avoid August, September, October: Peak Atlantic hurricane season with the heaviest rain and humidity of the year.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Cancún?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 16 Oct 2026.