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$120+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Tulum, Mexico

NYC — CUN
Sep 28 — Oct 51
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Cheapest flights from New York to Tulum

Mon 10/266:30 am -
1 stop7h 11m
Sat 10/311:51 pm -
1 stop18h 43m
Deal found 8/28$348
Sun 11/299:15 am -
Nonstop4h 16m
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Nonstop3h 47m
Deal found 8/27$349
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Deal found 8/27$350
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Nonstop3h 48m
Deal found 8/25$350
Sat 9/196:15 am -
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Fri 9/251:51 pm -
1 stop25h 09m
Deal found 8/25$351
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Sat 11/72:51 pm -
1 stop17h 43m
Deal found 8/28$353
Sun 11/19:29 am -
1 stop28h 12m
Sat 11/72:51 pm -
1 stop17h 43m
Deal found 8/27$355
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Nonstop4h 16m
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Nonstop3h 46m
Deal found 8/27$355
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Mon 10/261:51 pm -
1 stop17h 43m
Deal found 8/24$356
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Nonstop3h 48m
Deal found 8/27$357
Sun 11/19:29 am -
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Thu 11/52:51 pm -
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Deal found 8/25$358
Sun 11/152:40 pm -
1 stop9h 52m
Thu 11/191:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 58m
Deal found 8/28$358

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$576
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From New York (NYC) to Tulum
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Tulum
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/29

10:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Cancun

Fri 10/2

12:58 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$369

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/2

12:00 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Cancun

Wed 12/9

8:15 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$372

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/7

7:45 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Cancun

Wed 1/13

2:44 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$382

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/21

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Cancun

Thu 1/28

4:55 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$382

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Cancun

Fri 10/2

2:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$416

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

8:31 am-11:48 am

Nonstop4h 17m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

12:58 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$416

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

1:59 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Cancun

Wed 9/23

8:05 am-7:09 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$430

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/13

7:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Tue 12/15

3:08 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$452

New YorkCancún

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CUN Cancun

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Cancun

Wed 12/2

10:25 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$452

New YorkCancún

LGA New York LaGuardia - CUN Cancun

LGACUN

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/1

6:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Cancun

Wed 11/4

8:20 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$457

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Tulum

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

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Tulum in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Tulum

The most flights from NYC to TU9 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Tulum?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Tulum flights typically cost between $353 and $542 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $348 on Frontier (Oct 26-Oct 31).

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Tulum?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Tulum flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tulum

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAeromexico from New York to Tulum to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

New York to Tulum Travel Guide

Cancun International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Latin America. It’s the second busiest in all of Mexico, behind Mexico City’s airport. There are two parallel runways that are used at the same time. The airport is a hub for airlines like MAYAir and serves as a focus city for Volaris, VivaAerobus, and Interjet. There are flights to 30 different countries offered at this airport.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve New York to Tulum flights?

    If you’re planning a trip to Tulum in Mexico, you’ll be flying into Cancun, which is the busiest airport for this region. Tulum is part of the Quintana Roo area that includes Cancun and Riviera Maya on the coastline of the Yucatán Peninsula. There are several flights taking off from LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark every day that are bound for the Cancun airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from New York to Tulum?

    There are direct flights with a few airlines. You can book these with Delta, JetBlue Airways, United, and Aeromexico. Most of these take off in the morning hours. The trip is around four hours in the air.

  • What are the stopover options between New York to Tulum?

    You’ll land in Fort Lauderdale if you fly with Spirit. You could have two stops with Southwest, in Nashville and St. Louis. You may also stop in Chicago at Midway if you book the one-stop they offer. Delta will land in Atlanta along the way for up to around three hours. United will take you through Houston or O’Hare in Chicago. American Airlines will touch down in Charlotte for an hour or more. They also have a stopover in Miami sometimes. Air Canada also offers this route from Newark stopping in Toronto.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New York to Tulum?

    You will need a passport for this trip. It has to have a page per stamp you’ll be getting. You don’t need a visa unless you will be staying in Mexico for more than 180 days. Your passport just have to be valid at the time of entry.

  • Which airports in New york contribute to sustainability practices?

    The LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York is the first airport projects in the world to receive LEED V4 Gold certification for building design and construction are the Eastern Convention center, Arrivals & Departures Hall, Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant and Eastern pedestrian Bridge at LaGuardia Terminal B. Trash reduction, water conservation, and energy efficiency are just a few of the environmentally friendly strategies that the project uses and which have helped it meet predetermined objectives. Sustainability techniques are available at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Non-renewable waste at the airport is directed toward reuse.

  • How can passengers identify the sustainability of airports when flying along this route?

    A passenger could look into the airport's greenhouse gas policies if they need to fly out of a sustainable airport in New York. Sustainable airports have a well-thought-out carbon dioxide strategy that enables them to keep track of the amount of carbon dioxide produced during normal operations. These airports also lead the way in encouraging sustainability since they control carbon emission activities. Therefore, you can think about investigating the sustainability of an airport's greenhouse gas strategy. Additionally, check out the Airport Carbon Accreditation program for a list of sustainable airports.

  • What can passengers do to reduce carbon footprints during their flights?

    Consider booking a flight with shorter layovers if you’re flying from New York to Tulum. A number of fuel-efficient airlines serve this route. Additionally, since flights with short layovers go the shortest distance compared to those that offer multiple layovers, they consume less fuel. Therefore, the most effective option to lessen your carbon footprint is to opt for flights offering single layovers, as there are no nonstop flights on this route. Moreover, you can opt for nighttime flights as they are regarded to produce less Ghg emissions than day flights.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Tulum?

    Departing from New York to Tulum will take you 7h 52m. The distance from New York to Tulum is about 1561 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Tulum one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Tulum are JetBlue ($102), American Airlines ($139), and Frontier ($141).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Tulum?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Tulum?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Tulum on time: American Airlines (93%), EL AL (87%), Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Tulum?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $187. While the most popular route (Newark - Cancun) can be booked for $311 on average, our data indicates $715 when flying from New York to Tulum.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Tulum that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Tulum?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Tulum?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 9 airlines flying from New York to Tulum

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$147Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$174Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$203Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$220Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Tulum

  • Qatar Airways' sustainability strategy for this route is focused on running their company operations in an environmentally sustainable way, with a dedication to the welfare of their workforce and the communities.
  • When selecting a sustainable airline for your New York to Cancun vacation, keep in mind the fleet manufacturing date. A carrier that uses contemporary aircraft promotes fuel economy and reduces carbon emissions.
  • Cancun Airport (CUN) serving Tulum emphasizes sustainability. CUN has a plan that addresses waste management and energy efficiency. Therefore, airlines that fly into the city must abide by these regulations.

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