Flying from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport (CUN) out of here.
Cancun is two hours ahead of Sacramento. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sacramento to CUN, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Sacramento to CUN that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between SMF and CUN include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Catch some z's here before heading to Sacramento International Airport.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SMF.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in about 3 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 88 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to CUN flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Stockton Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 55.67%.
The address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Sacramento to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport is R 3,093. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,804. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sacramento to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Sacramento to Cancun International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Sacramento to CUN.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport (CUN). July is the busiest month to travel to Cancun. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
When booking your Sacramento to CUN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sacramento to Cancun International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Cancun travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its top sights. From Chichen-itza Park to Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kanasín is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without experiencing Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.
