Cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen from $1,001

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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 22 May 2026.

Mon 6/713:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops40h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 13/717:22
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops44h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,585
Mon 6/715:55
AKL
-
CUN
3 stops35h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/710:40
CUN
-
AKL
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,868
Fri 19/608:20
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/618:05
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,932
Tue 7/707:00
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops40h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 12/712:57
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops42h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,990
Fri 19/606:45
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops27h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 26/617:10
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops28h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/5$3,033
Fri 3/720:15
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/712:25
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$3,052
Tue 7/715:15
AKL
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/705:25
CUN
-
AKL
3 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$3,055

Find flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,990

One-way from

$1,001

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,148
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/7-12/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 26m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/7

13:50-12:58

2 stops40h 08m

Cancun

Mon 13/7

17:22-07:10

2 stops44h 48m

$2,585

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/7

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

Cancun

Sun 12/7

12:57-00:35

2 stops42h 38m

$2,990
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

20:15-09:45

2 stops30h 30m

Cancun

Fri 10/7

12:25-05:00

2 stops23h 35m

$3,052

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

19:50-14:37

1 stop35h 47m

Cancun

Fri 10/7

17:22-05:30

1 stop19h 08m

$3,430

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/7

15:55-09:55

3 stops35h 00m

Cancun

Sun 12/7

12:49-16:50

3 stops35h 01m

$4,468

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-16:15

1 stop37h 15m

Cancun

Fri 26/6

13:43-05:30

1 stop22h 47m

$4,925

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

20:15-16:50

1 stop37h 35m

Cancun

Wed 30/9

17:50-17:15

2 stops53h 25m

$12,213
Cheapest one-way

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

06:00-20:00

2 stops31h 00m

$1,001
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

08:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

$1,011

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

08:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

$1,011

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Deals found on 19/5

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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 22 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 3 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 35h 47m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $3,430. 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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DeltaCheapest$1,400Average$1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,780Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,960Average$2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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