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$159+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:12 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops18h 00mFrontier
Mon 1/123:24 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops32h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$367
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/1311:33 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Mon 1/124:58 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops26h 16mFrontier
Mon 12/224:58 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$370
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Mon 1/124:58 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$373
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/256:30 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 42mAeromexico
Tue 12/302:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAeromexico
Deal found 12/2$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops25h 18mFrontier
Sun 12/212:50 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/910:10 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/123:24 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$381
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:38 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Fri 12/194:58 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$383
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/1211:38 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/195:59 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$385
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:59 pmCUN - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$386
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/114:58 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$387
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops25h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/103:34 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$391

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 December 4, 2025.

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Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$760
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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 December 4, 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 Francisco

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Tulum

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:54 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

12:24 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$368

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$371

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

8:25 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$383

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

11:15 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$392

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:30 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Cancun

Sat 1/31

12:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$411

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:01 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Cancun

Wed 2/11

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$423

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

12:43 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

1:35 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$427

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

10:26 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Cancun

Sun 3/8

9:30 am-11:44 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$432

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

9:20 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Cancun

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-7:31 am

1 stop16h 36m

$437

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:59 pm-11:25 am

1 stop8h 26m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

5:50 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$447

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tulum from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 28, 2025.

Booking 76 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $162). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Tulum in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 29, 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 December 4, 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).

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 December 4, 2025.
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
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,396 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

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

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. 13 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 41 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 5h 20m. 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 $93. Volaris flights start at $117 while deals on Frontier start at $141 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: United Airlines (89%), American Airlines (85%), Alaska Airlines( 85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,018 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $313.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum (average of $162). Flying from San Francisco to Tulum in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$204Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$230Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$258Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
VolarisCheapest$289Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$314Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$344Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$385Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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