San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN) flights

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Alaska Atmos Rewards and Finnair Plus charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,406 miles (3,872 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Antonio and more.
How many miles SFO to CUN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61β132.61 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $29β90 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54β106 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60β57.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60β90.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60β57.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to CUN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to CUN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to CUN with one stop
52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way






- Via Monterrey (MTY)United Airlines, then VivaAerobus and Volaris



- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way






- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way



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- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, then VivaAerobus and Volaris



- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then Volaris



- Via Belize City (BZE)United Airlines, then Tropic Air
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SFO to CUN: common questions
How many miles does SFO to CUN cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Finnair Plus (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to CUN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Cancun (CUN).
How far is San Francisco from Cancun by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Cancun (CUN) are 2,406 miles (3,872 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to CUN award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Cancun?
The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), San Antonio (SAT), Austin (AUS) and Monterrey (MTY). On 38 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








