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Cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen from $1,161

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Fri 13/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop17h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 22/1112:45
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,043
Mon 16/1115:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops33h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 22/1117:50
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,161
Sat 18/713:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops22h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 1/807:58
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops30h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,163
Sat 14/1106:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops27h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 18/1115:15
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,169
Thu 12/1115:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops37h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1114:44
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops24h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,175
Tue 25/807:00
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 12/912:57
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop25h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,181
Fri 17/707:00
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 24/715:43
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,190
Sun 30/807:00
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 6/914:20
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops33h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,199

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,043

One-way from

$1,161

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,104
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/11-22/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($561 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 18 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

06:50-16:45

2 stops27h 55m

Cancun

Thu 19/11

17:50-09:10

1 stop21h 20m

$2,169

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

06:50-16:45

2 stops27h 55m

Cancun

Mon 16/11

12:28-09:10

2 stops26h 42m

$2,169

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Sat 12/9

14:10-07:10

2 stops24h 00m

$2,181
Cheapest one-way

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

13:50-11:05

2 stops38h 15m

$1,161
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

$1,163

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

14:00-17:30

3 stops44h 30m

$1,168

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Deals found on 17/7

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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 18 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
1,062 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
10,006 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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.

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 2 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 27h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,169. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,788Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,968Average$2,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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