How Many Points to Fly to Tulum? (2026)

🌿 A round-trip economy award to Tulum costs about 18,000 points through JetBlue TrueBlue. Business class runs about 40,000 points. Hotels start around 18,000 points per night.

18,000
Economy · round trip
40,000
Business · round trip
18,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue to Cancun (CUN), 90-min drive or shuttle to Tulum.

Transfer TrueBlue points for JetBlue to Cancun. Tulum is a short scenic drive — many hotels offer airport pickup.

Economy, round trip18,000 points
Business, round trip40,000 points
Best transfer partnerJetBlue TrueBlue
RouteJetBlue to Cancun (CUN), 90-min drive or shuttle to Tulum

The hotel: 18,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Andaz Mayakoba, bookable through World of Hyatt. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate18,000 points / night
ProgramWorld of Hyatt
PropertyAndaz Mayakoba

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See live prices for Andaz Mayakoba and nearby hotels, then decide if points or cash wins.

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue or World of Hyatt, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Amex Platinum
$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months
Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Citi Strata Premier
$95 annual fee · 75,000-point bonus after $4,000 in 3 months
Best no-frills travel card. 3x dining/groceries/gas/travel. Transfers to Flying Blue, Singapore, and Turkish Airlines for outsized value. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Tulum?

A round-trip economy award costs about 18,000 points when you transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue. Business class runs about 40,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Tulum with points?

Transfer flexible points to JetBlue TrueBlue and book through their award search. JetBlue to Cancun (CUN), 90-min drive or shuttle to Tulum. Transfer TrueBlue points for JetBlue to Cancun. Tulum is a short scenic drive — many hotels offer airport pickup.

How many points per night for a hotel in Tulum?

Around 18,000 points per night through World of Hyatt. A standout redemption is Andaz Mayakoba. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Tulum?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to JetBlue TrueBlue and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for two round-trip economy tickets. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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