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

A quick flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen can take about 22h 29m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,191. 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. 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 Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $3,587 and $2,287 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $2,191 on United Airlines (5 Sept-21 Sept). Find deals

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CUN

2 stops33h 51m

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United Airlines

Deal found 5/4$2,189

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CUN

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2 stops46h 00m

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Deal found 4/4$2,191

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1 stop19h 22m

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CUN

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1 stop21h 09m

United Airlines

Deal found 6/4$2,193

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CUN

2 stops26h 12m

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CUN

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Deal found 5/4$2,194

Mon 19/1014:50

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CUN

2 stops33h 51m

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Sat 21/1117:50

CUN

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1 stop21h 20m

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Deal found 4/4$2,196

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CUN

2 stops26h 12m

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Deal found 4/4$2,200

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CUN

2 stops26h 46m

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Mon 23/1113:35

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Deal found 4/4$2,205

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Deal found 2/4$2,207

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CUN

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2 stops46h 27m

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Deal found 5/4$2,237

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CUN

1 stop19h 30m

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Deal found 4/4$2,242

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Deal found 4/4$2,245

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1 stop18h 33m

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Deal found 4/4$2,326

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Round-trip from	$2,191
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Average price	$3,126

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07:00-16:12

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AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

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07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

$1,174

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2 stops30h 15m

$1,307

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,447). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,259). 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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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.

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8.0

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625 reviews

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1 / 20

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Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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SIN - AKL

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625 reviews

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6.0

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Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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7.5

Good

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

625 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,547 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

625 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 22h 29m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,191. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,447). Flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,259). 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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