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Cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen from $1,775

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Fri 6/1116:55 -
1 stop40h 40m
Sun 8/1112:00 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 4/8$1,775
Sun 1/1113:20 -
1 stop19h 45m
Sun 8/1114:37 -
1 stop24h 48m
Deal found 5/8$1,837
Fri 4/1206:50 -
2 stops26h 31m
Sat 5/1214:15 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 4/8$1,859
Fri 4/1207:30 -
3 stops31h 11m
Sat 5/1214:15 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 4/8$2,060

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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,775

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,121
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/11-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 35m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($588 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 August 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/12

13:20-15:21

1 stop20h 01m

Cancun

Sat 5/12

16:27-09:25

1 stop22h 58m

$1,959

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/12

07:30-20:41

3 stops31h 11m

Cancun

Sat 5/12

14:15-12:20

2 stops28h 05m

$2,060

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

13:20-12:37

2 stops41h 17m

Cancun

Sun 8/11

12:00-09:25

1 stop27h 25m

$2,138

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

13:50-16:12

1 stop19h 22m

Cancun

Tue 8/9

12:57-07:10

1 stop25h 13m

$2,187

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

15:50-12:30

2 stops38h 40m

Cancun

Sun 13/12

08:39-09:10

2 stops30h 31m

$2,189

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

15:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

Cancun

Sat 12/12

17:09-09:10

2 stops46h 01m

$2,379

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/12

15:50-12:30

2 stops38h 40m

Cancun

Tue 29/12

17:12-17:00

2 stops29h 48m

$2,534

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/1

08:15-20:41

2 stops30h 26m

Cancun

Sun 31/1

14:18-12:20

2 stops28h 02m

$2,696

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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 5 August 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
1,079 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
1,079 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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
10,058 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

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 19h 22m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,187. 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 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 5 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,776Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,955Average$2,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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