San Diego to Tulum (SAN–TQO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,013 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulum flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 46m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulum flights
MIA Miami 12h 51m AAASG3 AA Miami (MIA) to Tulum flights
IAH Houston 18h 55m UA UA Houston (IAH) to Tulum flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Tulum
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,013 mi 3h 57m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–TQO had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,013 miles in 3h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SAN–TQO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0 46%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TQO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
295
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → TQO
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
TQO → SAN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tulum is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · TQO: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Tulum.
Distance & Flight Time
2,013 mi / 3,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

SAN–TQO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Tulum route.
Route details
Distance2,013 mi / 3,239 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: TQO
IATA / ICAOTQO / MMTL
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Elevation66 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to TQO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum take about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 2,013 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SAN to TQO: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Tulum is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to TQO

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SAN to TQO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TQO is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,013 miles (3,239 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.