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Famous for its crystal clear Caribbean beaches, ancient Mayan temples and luxury resorts, Tulum is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going abroad, especially after the opening of a new international airport just 12 miles outside of town.
While not all of the currently scheduled eleven routes between the United States and Tulum are operational, and most will be operational from December 2024, four major airlines are al offering flights from select US hubs.
If you’re keen to beat the crowds and avoid winter prices, here are the 7 cities where you can fly to Tulum nonstop of this season:
US airlines
from Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and Miami
American Airlines, one of the first airlines to enter the market, started with a bang in March of this year, immediately adding service from three of their top bases, which serve not only as departure points, but also as departure points. connecting nodes for millions of American travelers:
We’re of course talking about Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in North Carolina, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) in Texas and Miami (MIA) in Florida, all of which will operate year-round flights to Tulum International Airport (TQO) from now on On.
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
From Charlotte, outbound flights depart at 11:07 AM and land in Tulum at 1:20 PM, blocking at a short 3h13while return flights are scheduled to arrive at 2:20 p.m., arriving back in Charlotte at 2:20 p.m.; As for fares, Basic Economy tickets start from just $175 in September.
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
As for Dallas-Fort Worth, Americans can expect to depart at 8:30 a.m., while arriving in Tulum at 11:20 a.m., taking 2:51 hours to complete the journey; flying back home, take-off is scheduled for 4:10 PM and landing at 7:15 PM, with one-way ticket costs only $165.
Miami (MIA)
Finally, American Airlines customers flying from Miami will benefit from the shortest flight, in just over 2 hoursas well as the cheapest airline tickets, from $147: Departing from MIA, departure and arrival times are 12:09 AM and 1:10 PM respectively.
JetBlue
Not American Airlines, not Delta, not United: for New Yorkers, JetBlue will be their airline to Tulum from here on out.
Despite it being a much longer flight from JFK, ending at 4:15 am, tickets start from just $128 at the ‘Blue Basic’ level, while ‘Blue’ fares are an affordable $168, including free carry-on bags, and ‘Blue Extra’ average $193, allowing for more bags, free date changes and early boarding.
New York (JFK)
Travelers departing from New York-JFK will depart at 8:00 AM and arrive in Tulum in time for an early afternoon poolside cocktail at 11:15 AM; on the reverse route, they should be at the airport at 12:45 PM and back in New York at 5:44 PM local time.
United Airlines
From Chicago-O’Hare, Houston-Intercontinental, Newark
If you’re a loyal United customer who flies from Chicago, Houston, or Newark, you’ll be happy to hear that the full-service airline offers direct flights to Tulum from these locations. 3 starting points starting now, with one-way flights starting from just $135.
With a total of 22 flights per weekUnited has one of the busiest airline schedules to Tulum this fall and is expected to remain a dominant force in this fast-growing market, with seasonal flights coming soon from Los Angeles and year-round flights from Denver later in December. .
In the meantime, these are your flight options:
Chicago-O’Hare (ORD)
With a gate-to-gate travel distance of just over 4 hours, flights will depart O’Hare at 8:49 a.m. and land at TQO at 1:50 p.m.; On the way back, you need to be at the airport at 3:00 PM and get home to ORD at 6:01 PM.
Houston-Intercontinental (IAH)
The shortest journey of the three, completed at 2.25 amflights to Tulum from Houston depart at 11:55 a.m. and arrive at Tulum International Airport at 3:20 p.m., while return flights depart later at 4:35 p.m. and arrive in the Texas metropolis at 6:14 p.m., provided they are not delays.
Newark (EWR)
Expect to depart Newark (EWR) at 9:54 AM and arrive in Tulum (TQO) at 2:15 PM, for a total trip time of 4:21 hours. For the return trip home, departure from TQO is set for 3:25:00 and landings at EWR at 7:21 p.m.
Why visit Tulum instead of Cancun
Tulum does one of the most historically charged cities in the Riviera Maya, but also a world-class beach destination packed with luxury resorts, recreational complexes and beachside clubs that are packed with visitors all week long.
It’s the perfect destination if you like to combine cultural outings with relaxation, as it’s home to the well-preserved ruins of Tulum, an archaeological site that is centuries old and predates the arrival of Europeans on the Americas.
Unlike Cancun, a resort town only built in the early 1970s to cater to American guests, Tulum has been here for a while long timeWhat we’re trying to say is that as incredible a sunny escapade as Cancun may be, it lacks that age-old appeal.
At the same time, Tulum is host to a number of five-star historical entries, such as Dream Tulum Resort & Spawhere overnight stays take place starting this fall from $216And Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Cluba luxury retreat that costs from $301 per night to book.
Is Tulum safe to visit this fall?
We get it; safety will always be one sensitive subject for Americans flying across the southern border, but how many incidents involving American tourists in the Mexican Caribbean have you heard of in the last few months or even the last few years?
We’re not sure about you, but on our side… there have been very fewand those who were indeed unlucky enough to be victims of violence are likely to have been involved in drug trafficking or other illegal activities that the Mexican authorities themselves do not condone.
Simply put, Cancun, Tulum and every other major destination on the Riviera Maya all are completely safe for resort visitors, especially if you limit your freedom of movement to the hotel zone and the downtown area is closely guarded and you are not looking for trouble in the suburbs.
As the US State Department has done declaredTulum – and all of Quintana Roo, the state that also includes Cancun – is currently at level 2meaning Americans are not discouraged from visiting.
They simply need to take some precautions while traveling such as:
- Avoid flashing valuables in public, such as jewelry or expensive watches, or simply leaving them in a hotel safe
- Be aware of their surroundings in certain situations, such as in busy areas or when withdrawing money from ATMs
- Stay away from deserted, poorly lit streets at night, whether it is the central district or more residential areas further away
- Always book tourist activities through reputable providersand the same goes for taxis and intercity transport
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