What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Cancún flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Cancún delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between San Francisco and Cancún have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 149 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Cancún flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cancún. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 48,433. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Cancún from San Francisco during February instead. Flights to Cancún in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around ₹ 50,735.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Flying to Cancún from San Francisco in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as ₹ 45,877 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cancún, so prices are often more expensive at around ₹ 92,738 per ticket.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Cancun flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around ₹ 56,136 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 51,709 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Cancun flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cancún flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Cancún according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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How far is San Francisco to Cancun by plane?
San Francisco and Cancun are 3873.8 km apart from one another.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Cancun Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cancun Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cancun Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Cancún?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Cancún, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 9, making up 57.69% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 16.26%, Boeing 737 with 15.60%, and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) with 7.30%.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

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What is the cheapest San Francisco to Cancun flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Cancun flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Cancun flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Cancún flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Cancún delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between San Francisco and Cancún have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Cancún flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Cancún flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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