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 19h 30m. Fly via United Airlines 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 7 December 2025.

Tue 16/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 26/1216:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,379

Sat 13/1213:20AKL - CUN

2 stops39h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/116:26CUN - AKL

2 stops23h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,499

Sat 20/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop22h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/117:11CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,500

Tue 16/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,509

Mon 15/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/111:32CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,582

Sat 13/1215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,665

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Fri 30/115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/213:35CUN - AKL

1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,166

Thu 5/306:05WLG - CUN

2 stops52h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/316:10CUN - WLG

2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,180

Mon 19/115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops40h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,170

Thu 5/315:55CHC - CUN

2 stops42h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/312:11CUN - CHC

2 stops31h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,206

Thu 30/413:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/515:43CUN - AKL

2 stops46h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,172

Thu 5/315:50AKL - CUN

2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/314:07CUN - AKL

2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,172

Tue 7/407:00AKL - CUN

2 stops40h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 14/413:04CUN - AKL

1 stop25h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,179

Thu 5/318:20CHC - CUN

3 stops60h 10mEmirates

Mon 9/319:15CUN - CHC

3 stops48h 45mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$6,453

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Sat 13/1213:20AKL - CUN

2 stops39h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/116:26CUN - AKL

2 stops23h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,499

Tue 16/1215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 26/1216:26CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,379

Tue 16/1213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,509

Sat 20/1213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop22h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/117:11CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,500

Mon 19/115:50AKL - CUN

2 stops40h 28mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/117:50CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,170

Fri 30/106:15AKL - CUN

2 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Mon 9/222:10CUN - AKL

2 stops66h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 4/12$2,063

Fri 30/115:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/213:35CUN - AKL

1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,166

Fri 30/113:15AKL - CUN

3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/214:17CUN - AKL

2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,315

One-way flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Wed 3/607:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,090

Wed 3/613:25AKL - CUN

3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,142

Fri 19/1215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,172

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$2,063
One-way from	$1,090
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,412

Air Canada
30/1-9/2
4 total stops
95h 45m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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United Airlines
3/6
2 total stops
26h 12m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

15:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

13:35-09:10

1 stop25h 35m

$2,166

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

15:50-14:18

2 stops40h 28m

Cancun

Mon 26/1

17:50-09:10

1 stop21h 20m

$2,170

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-10:06

2 stops37h 16m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

15:43-07:10

2 stops46h 27m

$2,172

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

15:50-15:50

2 stops42h 00m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

14:07-08:10

2 stops24h 03m

$2,172

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

Cancun

Tue 14/4

13:04-07:10

1 stop25h 06m

$2,179

WellingtonCancún

WLG - CUN

WLGCUN

Wellington

Thu 5/3

06:05-16:11

2 stops52h 06m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

16:10-13:35

2 stops27h 25m

$2,180

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

15:55-16:11

2 stops42h 16m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

12:11-13:15

2 stops31h 04m

$2,206

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

18:20-12:30

3 stops60h 10m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

19:15-14:00

3 stops48h 45m

$6,453

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

$1,090

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

13:25-06:48

3 stops34h 23m

$1,142

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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 $1,441). Flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,012). 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

551 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

551 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 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

8,013 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 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

948 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 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

9,072 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 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 19h 30m. Fly via United Airlines 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 $1,441). Flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,012). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$1,421	Average$2,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,754	Average$2,263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,054	Average$2,313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,137	Average$2,382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 7 December 2025.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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