Tulum

Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulum, Mexico

LAX — CUN
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$658
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Cancun flights.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Tulum

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to TU9?

When flying from Los Angeles to Tulum, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tulum

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to Tulum by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Los Angeles to Tulum Travel Guide

Cancun International Airport is situated in the area of Mexico known at Quintana Roo on the Yucatán Peninsula coastline. This is the second largest airport in Mexico and it’s the fourth busiest in all of Latin America. There were more than 25 million travelers served in 2018 at this airport.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Los Angeles to Tulum flights?

    Your flight to Tulum in Mexico could originate from the Ontario Airport or the one in Orange County, but it’s most likely going to be from Los Angeles International Airport because there are many more options to choose from. You’ll fly from LAX to Cancun International Airport with most likely one stop in between. There are a few non-stop options, however.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    You can find a direct flight for this route on Delta, United, or Aeromexico. The flight takes about four and a half hours to get from Los Angeles to Cancun. Then you’ll have to arrange transport from Cancun down the coast to Tulum.

  • What are the stopover options between Los Angeles to Tulum?

    You can fly with Volaris and you will stop in Mexico City for anywhere from a couple of hours to over six. United stops in either San Francisco or Houston along the way to Cancun. American Airlines offers several flights out of Ontario in the LA area that go to Dallas and then to Cancun. There are other stops in Guadalajara, Charlotte, or Miami also.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    You do need your passport for this flight. You will get a stamp when you get to Cancun airport. If you’re not going to be in the country for more than 180 days, there is no requirement for a visa. Your passport has to be valid for the duration of your trip and there must a blank page for your stamp.

  • Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    Passengers from Los Angeles to Tulum have several airlines offering direct flights. If you choose to travel to Tulum through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you'll have many airlines offering direct flights to choose from. Aeromexico, United, and Delta are some airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cancun. Passengers should book their tickets with airlines with sustainability programs like Delta Airlines. The brand has cruise control during long flights to save gas.

  • Which hotel options are available near LAX?

    Passengers traveling from Los Angeles to Tulum through LAX have several hotels they can relax before their departure. Hyatt House LAX Century Blvd and Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX are some hotels passengers can book. However, passengers looking to reduce their carbon footprint should visit Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. The hotel has several economy rooms and has an anti-plastic policy.

  • How can I get to Tulum from Cancun Airport?

    Passengers traveling from Los Angeles to Tulum will depart from LAX and fly into CUN because there is no airport in Tulum. Passengers arriving at CUN have several options to get to Tulum. They can rent a car, hire a taxi, hire a shuttle, or TownCar. However, boarding a public bus is more sustainable. ADO bus services the route.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Tulum. 11 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Tulum on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Tulum should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Tulum per day.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Tulum flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Tulum one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $127 and $129 on JetBlue and Viva, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    Before booking your flight to Tulum from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (100%), United Airlines (97%), EL AL( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Tulum? While on average our users pay $879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $272. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Cancun), is priced around $313.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Tulum that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Tulum flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Tulum.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Tulum?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Tulum by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Tulum

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$149Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$177Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$187Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$270Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$357Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Tulum

  • Traveling from Los Angeles to Tulum should be manageable due to the many flights available. Ontario Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) service the two destinations. However, flying from LAX is more sustainable because the airport uses biofuels to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Passengers will likely depart from LAX because it has direct flights to Cancun Airport (CUN). Delta, Alaska, and Aeromexico offer direct flights. Delta has always remained committed to its sustainability initiatives.
  • From Los Angeles to Tulum, passengers will arrive at Cancun Airport (CUN). They will then arrange their journey to Tulum, and several options are available. Instead, board a public bus to Tulum to reduce your carbon footprint. Ado bus services the route.

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