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$1,386+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

— CUN
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen

Tue 20/1007:00 -
2 stops27h 12m
Tue 27/1013:44 -
2 stops24h 26m
Deal found 5/9$2,198
Thu 24/1213:20 -
1 stop20h 45m
Thu 31/1216:01 -
1 stop23h 24m
Deal found 3/9$2,327
Mon 28/1215:50 -
1 stop19h 18m
Mon 4/117:12 -
1 stop21h 58m
Deal found 3/9$2,373
Wed 23/1215:50 -
2 stops36h 11m
Sun 3/118:35 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 3/9$2,378
Mon 14/1215:50 -
1 stop19h 18m
Fri 15/118:05 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 4/9$2,380
Thu 24/913:50 -
2 stops33h 51m
Mon 28/917:22 -
2 stops44h 48m
Deal found 7/9$2,387
Tue 22/1215:50 -
1 stop41h 34m
Wed 6/112:28 -
2 stops26h 42m
Deal found 7/9$2,388
Tue 22/1215:50 -
2 stops23h 26m
Wed 6/114:28 -
2 stops25h 27m
Deal found 7/9$2,392

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Return from

$2,193

One-way from

$1,386

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,402
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/2-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 51m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

19:50-06:41

2 stops28h 51m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,386

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/1

13:15-21:16

2 stops50h 01m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,708

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-16:12

1 stop43h 22m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,931

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/1

17:30-16:05

3 stops40h 35m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,982

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/2

06:50-16:30

2 stops27h 40m

Cancun

Thu 4/3

17:40-09:10

2 stops45h 30m

$2,193

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

07:00-16:12

2 stops27h 12m

Cancun

Tue 27/10

13:44-08:10

2 stops24h 26m

$2,198

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Wed 6/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,373

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

15:50-11:25

2 stops37h 35m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

13:45-09:10

1 stop25h 25m

$2,387

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

15:50-15:24

1 stop41h 34m

Cancun

Wed 6/1

13:45-09:10

1 stop25h 25m

$2,388

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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 17 hours 29 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 $1,956
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,616

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

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

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

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
1,090 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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
1,090 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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
10,181 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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 $491, however they can be found for as little as $488.

  • 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 (17 hours 29 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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