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$203+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tulum, Mexico

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SFO — CUN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tulum

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Round-trip from

$447
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$203
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$650
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:34 amSFO - CUN
2 stops22h 21mFrontier
Mon 5/123:56 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/81:09 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/223:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$451
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:08 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop18h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/54:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$456
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/29:25 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop15h 44mJetBlue
Wed 8/69:45 amCUN - SFO
1 stop15h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$459
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/53:05 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/134:25 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$471
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:20 pmSFO - CUN
3 stops20h 50mAvianca
Tue 5/202:15 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop12h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/271:04 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$528
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1211:18 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop12h 07mAeromexico
Tue 7/152:31 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 48mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$565
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1812:52 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Wed 7/2312:33 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/28$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/212:21 amSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/510:55 amCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$579

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tulum that are best for you.

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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

8:34 am-8:55 am

2 stops22h 21m

Cancun

Mon 5/12

3:56 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 13m

$447

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

1:09 pm-2:33 am

2 stops11h 24m

Cancun

Tue 7/22

3:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$451

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

7:08 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 07m

Cancun

Tue 8/5

4:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$456

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

9:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

Cancun

Wed 8/6

9:45 am-11:36 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$459

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

3:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Cancun

Wed 8/13

4:25 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$471

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:20 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Cancun

Tue 5/20

2:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$503

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

5:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Cancun

Sat 9/27

1:04 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$528

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:18 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Cancun

Tue 7/15

2:31 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$565

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

12:52 am-1:01 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Cancun

Wed 7/23

12:33 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$569

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

10:59 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$203

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 April 30, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Tulum?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tulum. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

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 April 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Tulum by month

Plan your trip to Tulum by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tulum ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Tulum when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Tulum by month

Plan your trip to Tulum by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tulum, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Tulum have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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. 14 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 2 outbound flights to Tulum per day.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Tulum have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $203. Frontier flights start at $204 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $225 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 (89%), United Airlines (78%), American Airlines( 74%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $878 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $269 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $371.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $360). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$232Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$333Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$368Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$369Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$375Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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