Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Cancún takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Cancún?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Paris, Barcelona, Denver, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Chicago, Guadalajara, London, Atlanta, Rome, Austin, Lisbon, Madrid, New York, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Berlin, Athens.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and Los Angeles, Tijuana, Mexico City, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Houston, Denver, San José, Guatemala City, Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Charlotte, Monterrey, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Bogotá, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Dallas.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Cancún?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Cancún with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Volaris.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Cancún, 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 12

What flights operate between San Francisco and Cancún?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Cancún, 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 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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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 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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Cancún 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 San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Cancún 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 Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between San Francisco and Cancún 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 San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between San Francisco and Cancún 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 Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$166
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$246
Cheapest round-trip	$436
Average round-trip	$516
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Volaris	VOI	Y4	Yes	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results or recovery certificate is not required Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States Mandatory travel attestation form

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