Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cancún to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cancún and San Francisco takes around 5.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cancún and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Cancún and San Francisco is 3876 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Cancún and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and Los Angeles, Mexico City, Tijuana, New York, Chicago, Denver, Guadalajara, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, San José, Monterrey, Madrid, Las Vegas, Bogotá, London, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San José del Cabo, Medellín, Washington, D.C..

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon.

Question 6

What airports are near Cancún?

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The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.

Question 7

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Cancún?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Cancún, including ADO.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cancún and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cancún and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cancún and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Cancún and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Cancún and San Francisco with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, VivaAerobus, Spirit Airlines, AeroMéxico.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Cancún and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cancún and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Cancún and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Cancún and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Cancún?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International

Question 15

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Cancún by bus or train?

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Yes, Cancún has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Cancún, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Cancún and San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Cancún and San Francisco arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$342
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$498
Cheapest round-trip	$295
Average round-trip	$449
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
AeroMéxico	AMX	AM	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel through the US land border is allowed for vaccinated travelers Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results or recovery certificate No quarantine for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for the United States Mandatory travel attestation form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in public in some cities

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