Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, making San Diego two hours behind Cancun.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CUN to SAN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Diego (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CUN and SAN:
San Antonio International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
RM789 is the best price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,532. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CUN to SAN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CUN to SAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're getting in on a late Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Diego in May.
Before locking in your flight from Cancun International Airport to San Diego International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.