How long do tortillas last in the refrigerator?

3 months in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).

Can you freeze tortillas?

Yes. 6 months in the freezer, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.

How long do tortillas last in the pantry?

3 months in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

How long do tortillas last after opening?

Once opened — refrigerator: 3 months, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

How Long Do Tortillas Last?

Grains, Beans & Pasta · 2 preparations · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Type or preparation

Storage method

* freezer times are best-quality windows

Tortillas — flour — pantry, from date of purchase

3 months in the pantry

Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
Applies from date of purchase · flour

Stored on

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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for tortillas

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

Tortillas — flour

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	from date of purchase	3 months
Refrigerator	after opening	3 months
Freezer	from date of purchase	6 months (best quality)

Tortillas — corn

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	from date of purchase	25 to 45 days
Refrigerator	from date of purchase	60 to 90 days

Common questions about tortillas

How long do tortillas last in the refrigerator?: 3 months in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
Can you freeze tortillas?: Yes. 6 months in the freezer, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.
How long do tortillas last in the pantry?: 3 months in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.
How long do tortillas last after opening?: Once opened — refrigerator: 3 months, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.

The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.