Cancún from San Francisco, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,838 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $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
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.
Worth it if you can sleep on a red-eye: $2,439 for two covers the flights at $740 plus 7 nights at Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive at $1,699, taxes and fees included, for Nov 14–21, 2026. American flies it with one stop in 10h 11m, leaving SFO at 9:35 PM and landing in Cancún at 10:46 AM. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£1,838 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £558 |
| Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,281 |
| The total, before you go | £1,838 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£66 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£279 per person, return
£558 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 10h 11m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:35 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 10:46 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £279 | 1 stop | 10h 11m |
| Aeroméxico | £338 | 1 stop | 14h 14m |
| Aeroméxico | £346 | 1 stop | 13h 21m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 11:44 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $370 per person, the fare is $87 below the typical fare on this route. That typical fare is $457 per person, based on 12 earlier checks, so this one is 19% under it, and the fares we saw ranged from $370 to $512. For two, the flights come to $740. Add seven all-inclusive nights at Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive for $1,699 and the trip is $2,439 before you go, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Our budget puts spending at $1,260 for the week, or $90 per person a day. Mid-November falls outside the March spring-break crowds and the May to August sargassum months. Typical highs are 82–83°F with lows near 73°F, and the normals show some drizzle. We found these prices when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a full beach week where the food and drinks are handled for you: all-inclusive days by Caribbean water, a couple of big outings to ruins, cenotes or Isla Mujeres, and a night at Coco Bongo if you want one. It suits couples and friends who like an easy pace with a few active days mixed in. Seven nights also leaves room to rest after the overnight flight.
Weather in Cancún, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 16 Nov | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Wed 18 Nov | 83 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 83 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Sat 21 Nov | 83 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cancún
Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $1,699 for 7 nights ($243 a night) in a Double Standard Room and scores 8.3 from 827 reviews. Riu Ventura - All Inclusive is the top-rated option at 8.7 from 568 reviews. It costs $1,930 for the stay ($276 a night) for an ocean-view double in the Zona Hotelera, the 14-mile beachfront strip, and its listing shows full board. Riu Palace Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive is the 5-star step up at $2,088 ($298 a night) for a Junior Suite Garden View, with 8.6 from 1,253 reviews. It sits in Costa Mujeres, where newer resorts share a quieter beach north of the city. All three have free cancellation.
Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive
£1,281 for 7 nights, two guests · £183 a night
See roomsRiu Ventura - All Inclusive
£1,455 for 7 nights, two guests · £208 a night
See roomsRiu Palace Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive
£1,574 for 7 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Cancún for these dates
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Where in Cancún
- Zona Hotelera: The 14-mile barrier-island strip of beachfront resorts, with the calmest water on the north-facing stretch.
- Punta Cancún: The party corner of the Hotel Zone, walking distance to Coco Bongo and the big clubs.
- Costa Mujeres: Newer all-inclusives on a quieter beach north of the city.
- Downtown (El Centro): Local taquerías and Mercado 28 at a fraction of resort prices, a 20-minute bus from the beach.
- Isla Mujeres: A 20-minute ferry away, with small hotels and golf carts instead of high-rises.
What to do in Cancún
- Snorkel the MUSA underwater sculpture museum
- Day trip to Chichén Itzá, with a cenote swim on the way back
- Ferry to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart for Playa Norte
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Take a sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
- Spend a night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Cancún | Cancún International (CUN) |
| Flight time | 10h 11m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,407 miles each way |
| Time difference | +3 hours |
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What 7 nights in Cancún costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £558 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive) | £1,281 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £950 |
| Total for two | £2,788 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to Cancún
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £279 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £268 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £344 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- You need a passport for Mexico.
- The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
- Cancún is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
- The outbound flight is one stop on American, 10h 11m for 2,407 miles, from SFO to CUN.
- All three hotels have free cancellation. Resort fees and a checked bag are not in the $2,439 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with an overnight one-stop flight. The fare is $370 per person, 19% below the typical $457 on this route, and the hotel in the total scores 8.3 from 827 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,439 for two: flights at $740 plus 7 nights at Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive at $1,699, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Our budget allows $1,260 for spending.
How long is the flight?
The outbound flight on American has one stop and takes 10h 11m. It leaves SFO at 9:35 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Cancún at 10:46 AM on Sunday, Nov 15.
What is the weather like?
Climate normals for these dates show highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F. Most days are labeled drizzle, with rain on Nov 17 and Nov 20, so plan a cenote or Chichén Itzá day for the wetter ones.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Cancún is in Mexico, so you need a passport. Cancún is also 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, and the local currency is the Mexican peso.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Seven nights covers beach days at the resort plus a few outings, like Isla Mujeres, MUSA and Chichén Itzá, with time to recover from the overnight flight.
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