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$150+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Tulum are usually found in January or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$391
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$155
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$654
From San Francisco to Tulum
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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 July 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/274:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/15$391
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:30 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Sun 8/173:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/16$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/77:07 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops17h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/304:10 pmCUN - SFO
2 stops31h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/146:00 amSFO - CUN
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/183:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$408
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:25 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop15h 43mJetBlue
Tue 9/91:00 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop12h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 7/15$435

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 18, 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

Fly to

Tulum

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Wed 8/27

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$391

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:30 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 07m

Cancun

Sun 8/17

3:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop10h 54m

$393

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

7:07 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 53m

Cancun

Tue 9/30

4:10 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$395

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Cancun

Mon 8/18

3:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop10h 54m

$408

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:25 pm-3:08 pm

1 stop15h 43m

Cancun

Tue 9/9

1:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$435

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

4:03 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$150

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

3:48 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$155

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$168

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

6:37 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$189

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

11:40 am-3:08 pm

1 stop25h 28m

$206

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Deals found on 7/15

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 July 11, 2025.

Booking 80 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 July 18, 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 July 13, 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 July 18, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to TU9 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 July 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue 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
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,581 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,909 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,250 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $168 while deals on Frontier start at $195 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $753 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $271 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $312.

  • 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$185Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$233Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$294Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$333Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$343Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$360Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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