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

A quick flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen can take about 33h 39m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,111. The distance between Auckland and Playa del Carmen is about 12102 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. 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. Find deals

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?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways 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 4 different airlines.

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

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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 December 2025.

Sat 20/1210:30AKL - CUN

2 stops46h 56mQantas Airways

Sat 3/117:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,411

Sat 20/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/118:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,470

Sat 20/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops39h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,887

Tue 16/1223:45AKL - CUN

2 stops56h 24mQatar Airways

Fri 26/1213:14CUN - AKL

2 stops37h 56mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12$10,988

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Thu 30/408:20AKL - CUN

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/515:15CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,065

Sat 31/115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/218:30CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,111

Thu 5/315:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/315:25CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,150

Wed 6/519:50AKL - CUN

1 stop31h 16mAir New Zealand

Wed 13/507:51CUN - AKL

1 stop28h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/12$2,205

Thu 7/513:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 13/514:20CUN - AKL

2 stops47h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,175

Wed 4/315:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/314:07CUN - AKL

2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,175

Thu 30/413:50AKL - CUN

2 stops39h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/515:43CUN - AKL

2 stops46h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,175

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Sat 20/1210:30AKL - CUN

2 stops46h 56mQantas Airways

Sat 3/117:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,411

Sat 20/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/118:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,470

Sat 20/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops39h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,887

Sat 31/115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/218:30CUN - AKL

2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,111

One-way flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Thu 15/123:30AKL - CUN

3 stops52h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$964

Thu 5/323:30AKL - CUN

2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,016

Thu 15/115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,030

Fri 16/116:35AKL - CUN

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,035

Wed 4/314:50AKL - CUN

3 stops36h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,080

Wed 4/306:00AKL - CUN

2 stops51h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,082

Thu 15/115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,085

Wed 3/608:20AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$1,149

Thu 5/313:20AKL - CUN

1 stop20h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,156

Wed 3/613:25AKL - CUN

3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,198

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Round-trip from	$2,065
One-way from	$964
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,413

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4 total stops
54h 29m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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52h 18m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Thu 30/4

08:20-16:55

2 stops25h 35m

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Mon 4/5

15:15-15:05

2 stops30h 50m

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AKL - CUN

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Sat 31/1

15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

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Sat 7/2

18:30-16:15

2 stops27h 45m

$2,111

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AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

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Thu 5/3

15:50-11:02

2 stops37h 12m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

15:25-08:10

1 stop22h 45m

$2,150

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-16:12

1 stop19h 22m

Cancun

Wed 13/5

14:20-07:10

2 stops47h 50m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

14:07-08:10

2 stops24h 03m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-12:33

2 stops39h 43m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

15:43-07:10

2 stops46h 27m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

19:50-10:06

1 stop31h 16m

Cancun

Wed 13/5

07:51-05:30

1 stop28h 39m

$2,205

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-09:48

3 stops52h 18m

$964

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:30-08:30

2 stops51h 00m

$1,016

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

15:50-20:45

2 stops22h 55m

$1,030

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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 $1,442). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,013). 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 Sunday at midday 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.

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

553 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,093 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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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 4 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 33h 39m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,111. The distance between Auckland and Playa del Carmen is about 12102 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $1,442). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,013). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Delta	Cheapest$1,422	Average$2,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,743	Average$2,260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,054	Average$2,311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,137	Average$2,382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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