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Cheap flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen from $829

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,935

One-way from

$829

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,148
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/7-13/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 40m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
14/8
  • 14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 49m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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 30 June 2025.

Sat 12/713:50AKL - CUN
1 stop33h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 13/807:58CUN - AKL
2 stops40h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,935
Mon 1/906:10AKL - CUN
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 24/916:04CUN - AKL
2 stops32h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/6$1,954
Wed 16/719:40AKL - CUN
1 stop32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/809:54CUN - AKL
2 stops33h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$2,035
Wed 23/716:25AKL - CUN
1 stop34h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 30/717:10CUN - AKL
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/6$2,091
Wed 23/719:40AKL - CUN
1 stop19h 27mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/715:30CUN - AKL
1 stop21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$2,291
Mon 14/719:45AKL - CUN
2 stops37h 35mAir Canada
Sun 17/810:20CUN - AKL
3 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 28/6$2,347

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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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/7

13:50-06:48

1 stop33h 58m

Cancun

Wed 13/8

07:58-17:40

2 stops40h 42m

$1,935

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

06:10-20:05

2 stops30h 55m

Cancun

Wed 24/9

16:04-18:00

2 stops32h 56m

$1,954

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/7

19:40-10:47

1 stop32h 07m

Cancun

Sat 16/8

09:54-12:40

2 stops33h 46m

$2,035

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

16:25-09:54

1 stop34h 29m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

17:10-14:10

2 stops28h 00m

$2,091

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

19:40-22:07

1 stop19h 27m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

15:30-05:30

1 stop21h 00m

$2,291

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/7

19:45-16:20

2 stops37h 35m

Cancun

Sun 17/8

10:20-15:05

3 stops35h 45m

$2,347

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/8

08:00-21:49

3 stops54h 49m

$829

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/8

13:50-16:12

1 stop19h 22m

$1,061

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Deals found on 30/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 30 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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

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 30 June 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 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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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,421Average$2,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,673Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,960Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,038Average$2,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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