Award flights from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for CUN→SFO. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $86.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 27,500 miles + $86.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $106.39 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Cancun International, Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $86.39 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $80.79 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $80.79 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $109.79 | 2 stopsNonstop from 28,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 1 | 259 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $97.36 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 154 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 27,500 pts + $86.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $80.79 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 320 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $106.39 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 87 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 51,500 pts + $97.82 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $109.79 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 195 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $106.39 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 293 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 39,600 pts + $86.39 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 322 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + $80.79 | Nonstop | Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 22 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $86.39 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $80.79 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $97.36 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $86.39 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 55,100 pts + $109.79 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $106.39 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 35,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 45,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 30,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 35,000 · Atmos (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $86.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:12 UTC). In business class, 27,500 miles + $86.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 21:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 313 dates, business class 313 dates, first class 22 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 313 dates, business class 87 dates, first class 293 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 259 dates, business class 195 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 322 dates, business class 320 dates, first class 322 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 154 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Cancun (CUN) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 27,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.