How long is the flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in 33h 23m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12102 km between New Zealand and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops. 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. Find deals

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 routes from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

While some choose either Wellington - Cancun or Christchurch - Cancun, Auckland Intl - Cancun is the most popular route from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Playa del Carmen.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sat 13/1215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop33h 23mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,301

Thu 25/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop20h 06mQantas Airways

Fri 26/1217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/12$2,308

Mon 15/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,351

Tue 16/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 26/1217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,370

Mon 15/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops38h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/116:43CUN - AKL

2 stops23h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$2,492

Tue 16/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1216:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,501

Sat 20/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/118:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,570

Sat 13/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/116:43CUN - AKL

2 stops23h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$2,650

Thu 11/1216:20WLG - CUN

2 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/417:15CUN - WLG

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,886

Thu 11/1221:05WLG - CUN

2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1213:07CUN - WLG

2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$3,476

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Thu 22/115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop33h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/218:30CUN - AKL

2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,026

Sat 24/106:00WLG - CUN

2 stops43h 00mAir Canada

Sat 31/108:00CUN - WLG

2 stops37h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$2,055

Thu 22/123:30AKL - CUN

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/218:15CUN - AKL

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,141

Thu 5/315:55CHC - CUN

2 stops42h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/315:25CUN - CHC

2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,146

Sun 25/106:15AKL - CUN

2 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Sun 1/208:00CUN - AKL

2 stops39h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 11/12$2,064

Thu 5/315:50AKL - CUN

2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/316:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,163

Thu 5/306:05WLG - CUN

2 stops52h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/317:59CUN - WLG

2 stops25h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,222

Thu 30/413:50AKL - CUN

2 stops39h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/517:22CUN - AKL

2 stops44h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,163

Sat 24/116:45WLG - CUN

3 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:01CUN - WLG

3 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,611

Tue 7/407:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 14/411:08CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,170

Thu 5/318:20CHC - CUN

3 stops60h 10mEmirates

Mon 9/319:15CUN - CHC

3 stops48h 45mEmirates

Deal found 9/12$5,996

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Thu 11/1216:20WLG - CUN

2 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/417:15CUN - WLG

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,886

Thu 11/1221:05WLG - CUN

2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1213:07CUN - WLG

2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$3,476

Tue 16/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 26/1217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,370

Tue 16/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1216:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,501

Sat 20/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/118:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,570

Sat 20/1206:10AKL - CUN

2 stops51h 16mQantas Airways

Sat 3/116:26CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/12$2,967

Sat 24/106:00WLG - CUN

2 stops43h 00mAir Canada

Sat 31/108:00CUN - WLG

2 stops37h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$2,055

Sat 24/116:45WLG - CUN

3 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:01CUN - WLG

3 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,611

One-way flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen
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Fri 16/114:15CHC - CUN

2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,076

Wed 25/314:50AKL - CUN

2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,079

Sun 22/314:50AKL - CUN

3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,083

Thu 19/307:00AKL - CUN

2 stops30h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,086

Wed 3/607:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,089

Thu 19/323:30AKL - CUN

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,112

Mon 23/314:50AKL - CUN

3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,114

Tue 24/308:00AKL - CUN

3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,119

Wed 3/613:25AKL - CUN

3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,138

Sat 21/312:20AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,148

Sun 22/319:45AKL - CUN

1 stop17h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,155

Fri 20/314:50AKL - CUN

3 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,160

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Round-trip from	$2,026
One-way from	$1,076
Popular in	April
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Average price	$2,399

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61h 24m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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39h 10m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

15:50-07:13

1 stop33h 23m

Cancun

Tue 10/2

18:30-17:45

2 stops29h 15m

$2,026

WellingtonCancún

WLG - CUN

WLGCUN

Wellington

Sat 24/1

06:00-07:00

2 stops43h 00m

Cancun

Sat 31/1

08:00-15:20

2 stops37h 20m

$2,055

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

06:15-17:10

2 stops28h 55m

Cancun

Sun 1/2

08:00-17:20

2 stops39h 20m

$2,064

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

23:30-14:50

3 stops33h 20m

Cancun

Tue 10/2

18:15-21:20

2 stops33h 05m

$2,141

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

15:55-16:11

2 stops42h 16m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

15:25-13:15

2 stops27h 50m

$2,146

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

15:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

16:50-08:10

1 stop21h 20m

$2,163

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-12:33

2 stops39h 43m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

17:22-07:10

2 stops44h 48m

$2,163

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Tue 14/4

11:08-07:10

2 stops27h 02m

$2,170

WellingtonCancún

WLG - CUN

WLGCUN

Wellington

Thu 5/3

06:05-16:11

2 stops52h 06m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

17:59-13:35

2 stops25h 36m

$2,222

WellingtonCancún

WLG - CUN

WLGCUN

Wellington

Sat 24/1

16:45-01:17

3 stops26h 32m

Cancun

Sat 31/1

06:01-09:20

3 stops33h 19m

$2,611

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,434). Flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,002). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to PL9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?
There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in 33h 23m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12102 km between New Zealand and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?
While some choose either Wellington - Cancun or Christchurch - Cancun, Auckland Intl - Cancun is the most popular route from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen (average of $1,434). Flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,002). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Delta	Cheapest$1,414	Average$2,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,744	Average$2,251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,042	Average$2,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,125	Average$2,369	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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