American Airlines is reducing its flight options to the Yucatán Peninsula destination of Tulum, joining other major carriers in scaling back service to the region. The airline plans to discontinue several routes, including connections from Miami and Los Angeles, by early 2027.
What routes are being cancelled?
As part of a broader restructuring of its international operations, the carrier is phasing out multiple connections to the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport. According to reports, the airline will implement the following changes:
- The Miami-Tulum route will cease operations on January 5, 2027.
- Service from Los Angeles to Tulum will also be removed.
- The Charlotte-Tulum service was previously ended in February 2025.
By 2027, the only remaining U.S. connection to Tulum will be a single daily flight through the Dallas/Fort Worth hub. This service will see a reduction in capacity, transitioning from Boeing 737-800 aircraft to smaller Embraer 175 planes.
Why is service to Tulum decreasing?
Several factors have contributed to the decline in connectivity at the Tulum airport since it opened in December 2023. Industry analysts point to a drop in hotel occupancy in the resort area and the expiration of subsidies previously granted to startup airports.
American Airlines is not the only carrier pulling back; Aeroméxico and Volaris have also dropped or paused routes to the Quintana Roo coast. Additionally, the airline is cutting its Charlotte-San José del Cabo service, which is expected to end in August 2027. Some reports suggest the Los Cabos cut follows lower load factors, noting those flights averaged approximately 73.69% full over the past year.
FAQ
Which U.S. city will still fly to Tulum?
Dallas/Fort Worth will remain the only U.S. hub with a scheduled connection to Tulum.
When will the Miami service end?
The Miami to Tulum route is scheduled to stop operating completely on January 5, 2027.
