San Francisco International to Cozumel International
2424 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 17m with 7 airlines operating direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cozumel International (CZM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Francisco International
San Francisco International is United's main Pacific hub and Alaska Airlines' largest non-Seattle base. Four terminals form a single ring connected by the AirTrain shuttle, with BART running from the dedicated airport station directly to Powell Street downtown in around 30 minutes for $10. Heavy fog from May through August causes chronic morning delays — book mid-day departures during summer where possible. International long-haul to Asia and Europe is the deepest on the West Coast.
Arriving in Cozumel
Cozumel International serves the Caribbean island just east of the Yucatán mainland. The airport is 3 km from the centre of San Miguel de Cozumel; taxis and resort shuttles handle the vast majority of arriving passengers. Cruise-ship traffic dominates the daytime demand on Cozumel itself; flight demand peaks around US winter (December–February). Diving demand stays steady year-round.
Who flies SFO to CZM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 17m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 5h 17m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 17m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 17m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 17m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 17m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 5h 17m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SFO→CZM
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
San Francisco to Cozumel FAQs
Direct flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cozumel International (CZM) take approximately 5h 17m for the 2424-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cozumel International (CZM): United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Cozumel International (CZM) is the primary international airport for Cozumel. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.