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$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tulum, Mexico

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Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
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The best prices from San Francisco to Tulum are usually found in February or January, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Tulum (TU9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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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 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop29h 34mFrontier
Tue 2/2511:17 amCUN - SFO
2 stops25h 25mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/107:00 pmSFO - CUN
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/123:49 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/189:03 amSFO - CUN
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/259:00 amCUN - SFO
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/2411:59 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/16:05 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$356
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 3/1211:39 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop14h 30mJetBlue
Wed 3/1912:30 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop13h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 1/30$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 3/2912:43 amSFO - CUN
1 stop16h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:58 amCUN - SFO
1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$447
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Sun 2/97:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Wed 2/128:15 amCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$496

Find flights from San Francisco to Tulum within your budget

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 30, 2025.

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San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

6:00 am-2:34 pm

1 stop29h 34m

Cancun

Tue 2/25

11:17 am-9:42 am

2 stops25h 25m

$350

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

7:00 pm-10:40 am

2 stops12h 40m

Cancun

Wed 2/12

3:49 pm-12:43 am

1 stop11h 54m

$351

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

9:03 am-4:23 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Thu 3/20

9:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$353

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

5:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Cancun

Tue 3/25

5:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$357

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

11:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Cancun

Tue 3/4

2:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$435

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

8:35 pm-10:41 am

2 stops12h 06m

Cancun

Tue 4/22

6:02 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$492

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

8:50 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$159

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

12:35 am-9:54 am

1 stop30h 19m

$160

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

1:44 pm-7:52 am

3 stops39h 08m

$165

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:11 am-4:31 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tulum

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Tulum

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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 24, 2025.

Booking 88 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 January 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 January 26, 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 January 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 January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,156 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 21 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $159. Frontier flights start at $160 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $189 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: Alaska Airlines (73%), United Airlines (70%), American Airlines( 49%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $964 for a flight from San Francisco to Tulum. The cheapest flight overall is $152 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $300.

  • 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$165Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$238Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$268Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$294Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$339Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$379Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$390Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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