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Cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen from $1,017

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 July 2026.

Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop22h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1113:10
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,064
Sun 8/1115:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop33h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1116:34
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,168
Thu 16/713:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop19h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 1/812:57
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop25h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/7$2,182
Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop20h 02m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/1116:23
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop23h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,307
Mon 24/808:20
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops28h 43m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/815:56
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops37h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,585

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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,064

One-way from

$1,017

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,132
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/11-11/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 53m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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27/10
  • 27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 28m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($575 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($164 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

15:50-07:13

1 stop33h 23m

Cancun

Wed 11/11

16:34-09:10

2 stops46h 36m

$2,168

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

13:20-15:22

1 stop20h 02m

Cancun

Wed 11/11

16:23-09:25

1 stop23h 02m

$2,307
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

19:50-01:30

2 stops22h 40m

Cancun

Mon 31/8

17:22-05:30

1 stop19h 08m

$2,594

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

19:50-14:37

1 stop35h 47m

Cancun

Mon 31/8

07:51-05:30

1 stop28h 39m

$2,680

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

06:10-20:03

3 stops30h 53m

Cancun

Tue 1/9

14:07-14:05

3 stops30h 58m

$2,687

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/8

15:20-09:55

3 stops35h 35m

Cancun

Thu 20/8

10:40-14:05

3 stops34h 25m

$2,725
Cheapest one-way

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

08:00-15:28

3 stops49h 28m

$1,017
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

06:50-14:55

2 stops26h 05m

$1,114

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/8

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

$1,166

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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 13 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
1,061 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

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
1,061 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

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
9,983 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

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 33h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,168. 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 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,812Average$2,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,994Average$2,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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