Grains, Beans & Pasta

How long do flour tortillas last?

3 months
Pantry, from purchase — USDA FoodKeeper guidance for tortillas (flour)

Flour tortillas keep 3 months in the pantry and the same 3 months in the fridge once opened — the freezer stretches it to 6 months, and they thaw in the time it takes to heat a pan.

How long does it keep?

Pantry, from purchase 3 months
Fridge, opened 3 months
Freezer, from purchase 6 months

Can you freeze tortillas? YES, FREEZE IT

Can it sit out?

Flour tortillas is shelf-stable, so sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question — storage time is.

The 2-hour rule, in full →

How to tell if flour tortillas has gone bad

  • Pale green fuzz on a tortilla in the middle of the stack
  • A sour or boozy smell out of the bag
  • A slick, tacky surface on the top tortilla

When in doubt, throw it out.

Quick answers

How long do flour tortillas last?

Flour tortillas keep 3 months in the pantry and the same 3 months in the fridge once opened — the freezer stretches it to 6 months, and they thaw in the time it takes to heat a pan.

Can you freeze flour tortillas?

Tortillas freeze for 6 months and come off a hot pan soft again — slide parchment between them or you’ll be prying a brick apart.

How long can flour tortillas sit out?

Sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question for flour tortillas — storage time is.