How long is the flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

A quick flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen can take about 22h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,162. The distance between Auckland and Playa del Carmen is about 12102 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 inches 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.

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).

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

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Auckland. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Auckland to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $2,157 and $2,565 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $2,162 on United Airlines (11 Mar-22 Mar). Find deals

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Tue 4/1115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,164

Sat 8/1115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop33h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,167

Mon 1/1206:50AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 32mQantas Airways

Mon 15/1217:07CUN - AKL

2 stops26h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$2,186

Tue 16/1206:50AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 26/1214:07CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 48mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$2,212

Mon 1/1214:00AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 10mAir Canada

Mon 15/1218:10CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 17/10$2,305

Wed 5/1107:35AKL - CUN

2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1113:05CUN - AKL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,322

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Wed 11/314:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/314:07CUN - AKL

2 stops33h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,162

Tue 4/1115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,164

Fri 6/315:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/314:07CUN - AKL

2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,164

Sat 8/1115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1108:39CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,167

Wed 5/1115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1118:30CUN - AKL

2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,167

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Tue 4/1115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1112:28CUN - AKL

2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,164

Tue 4/1108:00AKL - CUN

3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1111:19CUN - AKL

3 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$3,367

Wed 5/1107:35AKL - CUN

2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1113:05CUN - AKL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,322

Wed 5/1115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,523

Sat 8/1115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/1108:39CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,167

Sat 8/1113:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1117:08CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$2,621

Sun 30/1106:50AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 32mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1214:15CUN - AKL

1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$2,333

Sun 30/1114:00AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 10mAir Canada

Sun 7/1218:10CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 16/10$2,714

Sun 30/1106:10AKL - CUN

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1213:06CUN - AKL

3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,717

One-way flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Thu 19/214:50AKL - CUN

2 stops45h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$932

Thu 15/114:50AKL - CUN

3 stops37h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$948

Tue 10/213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop39h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,004

Thu 15/115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,074

Thu 19/213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop42h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,083

Tue 10/213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,144

Fri 19/1215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,175

Fri 19/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,243

Sun 30/1107:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,806

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$2,162
One-way from	$932
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,515

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11/3-22/3
3 total stops
53h 08m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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45h 18m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Wed 11/3

14:50-19:18

2 stops22h 28m

Cancun

Sun 22/3

14:07-17:45

2 stops33h 38m

$2,162

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

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Tue 4/11

15:50-20:18

2 stops22h 28m

Cancun

Fri 14/11

17:50-09:10

1 stop21h 20m

$2,164

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

14:07-08:10

2 stops24h 03m

$2,164

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

15:50-20:18

2 stops22h 28m

Cancun

Sat 15/11

08:39-09:10

2 stops30h 31m

$2,167

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

15:50-20:18

2 stops22h 28m

Cancun

Wed 19/11

18:30-17:45

2 stops29h 15m

$2,167

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

14:50-18:08

2 stops45h 18m

$932

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

14:50-09:56

3 stops37h 06m

$948

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

13:20-10:59

1 stop39h 39m

$1,004

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

15:50-11:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,074

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

15:50-07:13

1 stop33h 23m

$1,074

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,455). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,031). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to PL9?

When flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Delta, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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

515 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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

7,974 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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

921 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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

8,986 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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 Canada

7.1

Good

10,319 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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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.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?
Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Auckland. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?
A quick flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen can take about 22h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,162. The distance between Auckland and Playa del Carmen is about 12102 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,455). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,031). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Delta	Cheapest$1,434	Average$2,039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,504	Average$2,535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,770	Average$2,279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,074	Average$2,378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,156	Average$2,431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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