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SAN to CUN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Cancun (Cancún International Airport)
2,026 mi
3,260 km · 1,760 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,026 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CUN — Cancún International Airport · Cancun, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CUN
- ISJ · Isla Mujeres Airport17 mi away
- CZM · Cozumel International Airport36 mi away
- CZA · Chichen Itza International Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CUN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cancun (CUN) 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 SAN to CUN?
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 San Diego and Cancun?
Cancun is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CUN?
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