Tulum

$146+ 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tulum

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 May 17, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sat 11/1410:45 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 30m
Delta
Fri 11/208:38 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 8/37:03 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop11h 29m
Delta
Fri 8/76:03 am
CUN
-
SFO
2 stops13h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 7/2011:27 pm
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 7/287:58 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$434
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 10/2511:45 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop18h 30m
Aeromexico
Wed 11/45:15 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 42m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/15$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 5/315:00 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 6/42:20 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/28:21 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/83:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 5/258:46 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 5/295:01 pm
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 6/2810:58 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/33:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/63:21 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops16h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/143:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sun 7/511:27 pm
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 7/812:57 pm
CUN
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$447
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 6/510:10 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Mon 6/153:35 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$448

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 May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$431
(Delta)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$586
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cancun flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Tulum
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tulum
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($25 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 May 2026

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

12:45 am-10:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

12:57 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$518

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Thu 8/6

7:58 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$523

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

8:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sat 9/12

3:43 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$524

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 6/24

5:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Wed 7/1

5:01 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$534

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 7/2

11:59 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Cancun

Sat 7/11

6:03 am-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 27m

$546
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

8:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Fri 8/21

12:57 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$549

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

11:27 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sat 7/18

3:34 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$549

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

Cancun

Sun 6/7

8:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

$552

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

8:51 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Sun 9/20

12:57 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$586

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

5:15 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Cancun

Fri 11/6

2:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$596

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

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 May 17, 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 May 17, 2026.

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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tulum?

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 May 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 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 2 outbound flights to Tulum per day.

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

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Tulum will take you 7h 21m. 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 Volaris, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. Frontier flights start at $144 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $159 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $981 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $357.

  • 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.

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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 May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$205Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$211Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$236Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$237Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$279Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$284Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$364Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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