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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
79%Trains in Cancun are 79% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$4.38
Cancun$0.94
MealMid-priced restaurant
60%A meal in Cancun is 60% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco$39.85
Cancun$15.75
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
17%A taxi fare in Cancun is 17% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$6.62
Cancun$5.51
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
40%Coffee in Cancun is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$9.56
Cancun$5.69
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 12.76 MXN
1 MXN = 0.08 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 30/03
Distance: 3874 kms
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 18 kms
Cancun airports
Cancun (CUN)How far from city centre: 12 kms

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When do you want to depart from San Francisco? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cancun. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from San Francisco to Cancun and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Cancun

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Cancun?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Cancun is of around 05:41 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,009 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cancun at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cancun is $234. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cancun expensive to visit compared to San Francisco?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cancun costs an average of 5.51 AUD, 17% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 6.62 AUD,

while train tickets costs 79% less in Cancun: 0.94 AUD against 4.38 AUD in San Francisco.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.75 AUD in Cancun, 60% less than the 39.85 AUD in San Francisco.

The price of the coffee is around 40% cheaper in Cancun, with an average of 5.69 AUD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 9.56 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to Cancun?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Mexico may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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