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$161+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tulum, Mexico

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tulum
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Tulum. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:25 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:20 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/32:27 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$342
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:25 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/2810:16 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:09 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/269:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:43 am
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:53 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:49 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops16h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/303:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:00 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop15h 39m
Frontier
Wed 4/223:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$347
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:38 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/93:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:53 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops15h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2710:15 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 21m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$350
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:35 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop8h 53m
Aeromexico
Wed 3/188:40 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Aeromexico
Deal found 1/26$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:09 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/279:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$352

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Tulum

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Tulum flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$161
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$530
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Tulum that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tulum that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

11:59 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$360

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 25m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

12:25 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$362

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

7:19 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops14h 56m

Cancun

Wed 4/8

11:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$371

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Wed 5/13

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$425

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

8:47 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Cancun

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-7:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

$443

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:01 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

Mon 2/23

4:20 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$443

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Cancun

Wed 4/1

11:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$445

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

10:57 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Cancun

Mon 2/23

4:20 pm-7:18 am

1 stop17h 58m

$458

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:01 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$483

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:01 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$483

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Tulum

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tulum. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Tulum. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $191). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Tulum. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Tulum as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tulum

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tulum. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to TU9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tulum

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tulum. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tulum. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Tulum. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Tulum?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Tulum. 12 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Tulum on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Tulum should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Tulum per day.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Tulum flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Tulum have been viewed 43 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tulum?

    Departing from San Francisco to Tulum will take you 9h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Tulum is about 2404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Tulum one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Viva, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Volaris flights start at $117 while deals on Frontier start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Tulum?

    Before booking your flight to Tulum from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Hawaiian Airlines (72%), American Airlines (65%), Alaska Airlines( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tulum?

    On average you can expect to pay $931 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $288.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Tulum that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Tulum?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Tulum?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $191). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tulum

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Tulum. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$189Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$205Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
VivaCheapest$218Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$236Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$269Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$344Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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