Spring flights to Tulum on American and Delta starting at $267
Quick summary
Spring is the perfect time to lounge on Tulum, Mexico's white-sand beaches, swim in turquoise cenotes, tour ancient ruins and experience its vibrant nightlife scene. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering discounts on nonstop flights from U.S. cities to Tulum this March through May. Round-trip fares start at $267.
It used to be a hassle to reach Tulum, but thanks to the new Tulum International Airport (TQO), it couldn't be easier to get your feet in the sand.
Deal basics
Airlines: American and Delta
Routes: From Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas to Tulum
How to book: Browse Google Flights and book directly with the airline
Travel dates: March through May
Book by: As soon as possible
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Sample flights
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to TQO, starting at $312
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to TQO, starting at $286
- Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) to TQO, starting at $267
The lowest fares for this spring are on nonstop flights from Dallas. The $267 price tag reflects a basic economy ticket which comes with one free carry-on and a standard seat.
Delta is offering deals on flights from its hub in Atlanta, with round-trip prices at around $300. Like the above flight, this price is for a basic economy ticket which includes one carry-on bag.
Make sure to enter your American AAdvantage number or your Delta SkyMiles number where applicable when booking so you can earn points on your flight.
Maximize your purchase
If you're flying American, book using your Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) to earn 4 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
If you're flying Delta, pay with your Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card to earn 2 SkyMiles per dollar spent on Delta purchases or your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card to earn 3 SkyMiles per dollar spent on Delta purchases.
Or, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel®, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
- Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus ThankYou points after you spend $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening.
Bottom line
Whether you're traveling for spring break or want to get a relaxing beach vacation in before the weather gets too hot, you can find a discounted flight to Tulum. Carry-on bags are included with these fares from American and Delta, and the flights are nonstop.
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