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

A quick flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen can take about 21h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,446. 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?

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

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,857, or $2,136 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $2,216. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,812. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

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.

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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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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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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 $1,948 and $2,582 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,446 on Delta (13 Dec-4 Jan). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$1,446
One-way from	$873
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,233

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13/12-4/1
2 total stops
51h 40m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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28/10
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42h 45m total
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 15 September 2025.

Sat 13/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Sun 4/108:20CUN - AKL

1 stop30h 15mDelta

Deal found 13/9$1,446

Wed 29/1020:10AKL - CUN

2 stops36h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1118:30CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,774

Tue 28/1007:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1106:30CUN - AKL

2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,800

Wed 29/1013:15AKL - CUN

3 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:16CUN - AKL

2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,973

Wed 12/1113:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1117:08CUN - AKL

2 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,133

Wed 29/1019:45AKL - CUN

1 stop17h 33mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1116:51CUN - AKL

1 stop19h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$2,269

Wed 17/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Sun 4/108:20CUN - AKL

1 stop30h 15mDelta

Deal found 14/9$2,351

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Sat 13/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Sun 4/108:20CUN - AKL

1 stop30h 15mDelta

Deal found 13/9$1,446

Wed 29/1020:10AKL - CUN

2 stops36h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1118:30CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,774

Wed 29/1013:35AKL - CUN

2 stops24h 45mDelta

Wed 5/1108:00CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 35mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,446

Wed 12/1114:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Tue 25/1113:32CUN - AKL

2 stops25h 03mDelta

Deal found 13/9$1,446

Mon 15/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Sun 4/111:25CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,446

Tue 28/1007:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1106:30CUN - AKL

2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,800

Tue 16/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Sun 4/111:25CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,446

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Thu 16/1014:00AKL - CUN

2 stops24h 20mDelta

Mon 20/1013:49CUN - AKL

2 stops48h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/9$1,837

Mon 27/1007:00AKL - CUN

2 stops41h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1116:20CUN - AKL

2 stops46h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,849

Tue 28/1007:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1106:30CUN - AKL

2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,800

Wed 29/1013:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 30mDelta

Wed 5/1108:00CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 35mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,446

Wed 29/1020:10AKL - CUN

2 stops36h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1118:30CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,774

Wed 29/1013:15AKL - CUN

3 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1114:16CUN - AKL

2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,973

Wed 29/1019:45AKL - CUN

1 stop17h 33mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1116:51CUN - AKL

1 stop19h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$2,269

One-way flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Tue 28/1013:35AKL - CUN

2 stops42h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/9$873

Fri 12/1214:35AKL - CUN

2 stops24h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/9$874

Fri 19/1214:35AKL - CUN

1 stop21h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,168

Fri 19/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops36h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,238

Fri 19/1206:10AKL - CUN

3 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,668

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Sat 13/12

14:35-18:00

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Sun 4/1

08:20-08:35

1 stop30h 15m

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Wed 29/10

13:35-20:20

2 stops24h 45m

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Wed 5/11

08:00-08:35

2 stops30h 35m

$1,446

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

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Wed 12/11

14:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

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Tue 25/11

13:32-08:35

2 stops25h 03m

$1,446

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AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

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Mon 15/12

14:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cancun

Sun 4/1

11:25-08:35

2 stops27h 10m

$1,446

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/12

14:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cancun

Sun 4/1

11:25-08:35

2 stops27h 10m

$1,446

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

20:10-14:59

2 stops36h 49m

Cancun

Wed 5/11

18:30-16:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,774

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

07:00-15:46

2 stops26h 46m

Cancun

Tue 4/11

06:30-09:10

2 stops32h 40m

$1,800

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

13:35-14:20

2 stops42h 45m

$873

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

14:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

$874

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/12

14:35-18:00

1 stop21h 25m

$1,168

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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 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 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. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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, 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

8,931 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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 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 21h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,446. 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 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Air Canada	Cheapest$1,445	Average$2,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,700	Average$2,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,993	Average$2,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,072	Average$2,336	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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