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CUN to SAN: distance & flight time
Cancun (Cancún International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
2,026 mi
3,260 km · 1,760 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,026 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CUN — Cancún International Airport · Cancun, Mexico
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CUN
- ISJ · Isla Mujeres Airport17 mi away
- CZM · Cozumel International Airport36 mi away
- CZA · Chichen Itza International Airport105 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUN from SAN?
The flight distance from Cancun (CUN) to San Diego (SAN) is 2,026 miles (3,260 km, 1,760 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUN to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Cancun and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Cancun.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUN to SAN?
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