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$1,041+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 July 2026.

Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops39h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 12/1117:21
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/6$2,053
Mon 20/713:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop19h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 31/715:38
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,169
Thu 23/713:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 26/717:01
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops31h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,170
Sun 8/1115:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop19h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1113:45
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop25h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6$2,172

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 4 July 2026.

Return from

$2,053

One-way from

$1,041

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,151
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 20m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 26m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

13:20-10:36

2 stops39h 16m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

17:12-09:25

2 stops46h 13m

$2,057
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

13:45-09:10

1 stop25h 25m

$2,172
Cheapest one-way

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/8

13:50-12:02

2 stops39h 12m

$1,159
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/8

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

$1,164

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/12

06:50-17:20

2 stops28h 30m

$1,171

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen takes 22 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen are United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,012
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,828

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen are Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated 4 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways and United Airlines to Mexico. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,930 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,056 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around $505, however they can be found for as little as $503.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 km away from Cancun).

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