Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,405
miles
3,871
kilometers
2,090
nautical miles

🕐 5h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (306°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,405 3,848
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,405 3,848
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,405 3,608
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,405 3,608
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,405 4,810
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,405 3,608
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cancun and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CUN to SFO route connects Cancun, Mexico with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,405 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Mexico to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 306° from Cancun. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CUN

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) serves Cancun, Mexico.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cancún International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,405 miles (3,871 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CUN to SFO typically take around 5h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,405 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.