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$826+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025, 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 6 November 2025.

Return from

$1,620

One-way from

$826

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,231
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/12-12/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
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2/2
  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 47m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Tue 23/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops37h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 12/113:06CUN - AKL
1 stop26h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,620
Tue 23/1213:20AKL - CUN
1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/117:08CUN - AKL
1 stop22h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,910
Sat 13/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops38h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/112:05CUN - AKL
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,921
Tue 23/1214:00AKL - CUN
1 stop35h 00mAir Canada
Mon 12/118:10CUN - AKL
1 stop22h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$1,967

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/12

15:50-11:01

2 stops37h 11m

Cancun

Mon 12/1

13:06-09:10

1 stop26h 04m

$1,620

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

06:15-07:00

2 stops42h 45m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

17:10-17:20

2 stops30h 10m

$1,875

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

13:20-16:08

1 stop20h 48m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

17:00-08:10

2 stops45h 10m

$1,887

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/12

14:00-07:00

1 stop35h 00m

Cancun

Mon 12/1

18:10-11:00

1 stop22h 50m

$1,967

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

11:28-05:45

2 stops24h 17m

$2,100

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

14:50-13:37

3 stops40h 47m

$826

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:50-14:50

2 stops42h 00m

$838

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

14:50-15:28

3 stops42h 38m

$870

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

20:10-14:00

2 stops35h 50m

$886

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

20:10-15:01

2 stops36h 51m

$886

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen takes 37 hours 11 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,782
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,099
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $2,184
Delta
Delta
From $1,453

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen are Delta, 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 6 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Delta, andQantas Airways to Mexico. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,003 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 46 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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