Flights from San Francisco Airport SFO to Cancun Airport CUN
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You have a selection of 4 airlines when departing San Francisco International to Cancún International. The distance covered when flying from San Francisco International to Cancún International Mexico is 3,871 Km (2,405 Miles) with the travel time being around 5 Hours 22 Minutes. SFO is the Airport code for San Francisco International and CUN is for Cancún International Mexico.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly (if there is a choice) and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Cancún International Mexico perhaps midweek or late evening. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
Please note that the time difference at Cancún International is 6.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Cancún International.
Travellers planning to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) can pre-book short or long term car parking at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
If you are renting a car at Cancún International Airport (CUN) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Cancún International Airport (CUN) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
- Private Transfers to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Buses to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Taxis to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Train Services to/near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Ensure your arrival at Cancún International Airport (CUN) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Private transfers at Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Buses from Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Taxis from Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Train services at or near Cancún International Airport (CUN)
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cancún International (CUN) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 09:01 | 23:02 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS | ||
| American Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights offered from San Francisco International to Cancún International Mexico are by United Airlines with around 15 flights a week. These operate from 09:01 with the latest flight being at 23:02. The most popular flight no is UA1145 and UA1679.
Please visit united.com for more information regarding booking a flight with United Airlines.
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
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| Monday | 09:01
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| Tuesday | 09:01
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| Wednesday | 09:01
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| Thursday | 09:01
23:02
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| Friday | 09:01
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| Saturday | 07:00
08:00
09:01
23:02
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| Sunday | 09:01
23:02
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Before departing San Francisco International please check that you are holding a valid passport.
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