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 18h 55m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 12102 km between New Zealand and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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 Christchurch - Cancun or Wellington - 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, American Airlines or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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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 November 2026.

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Deal found 11/11$2,669

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Deal found 11/11$2,759

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Deal found 11/11$2,931

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Deal found 8/11$2,966

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Deal found 10/11$3,083

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Deal found 8/11$3,206

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Deal found 8/11$4,166

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Deal found 11/11$4,468

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2 stops29h 21m

Deal found 11/11$7,274

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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 November 2026.

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Deal found 7/11$2,198

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Deal found 8/11$2,420

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Deal found 11/11$2,560

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Deal found 10/11$2,983

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Deal found 7/11$3,668

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Deal found 11/11$2,216

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Deal found 11/11$2,669

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Deal found 11/11$2,771

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Deal found 11/11$2,854

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Deal found 11/11$2,931

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Deal found 11/11$3,110

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Deal found 8/11$2,966

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Deal found 10/11$3,083

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Deal found 8/11$4,166

Wed 23/1220:30 -

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Deal found 8/11$3,206

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Deal found 11/11$4,468

Sat 26/1215:05 -

2 stops58h 08m

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2 stops29h 21m

Deal found 11/11$7,274

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$2,198
One-way from	$974
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$2,064

United Airlines
11/3-15/3
4 total stops
65h 55m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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5/12-31/12
1 total stop
26h 00m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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Sat 5/12

14:45-21:08

2 stops48h 23m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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$1,114

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Thu 10/12

07:30-21:20

2 stops31h 50m

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00:00-18:00

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14:45-21:30

2 stops24h 45m

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00:00-18:00

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$1,128

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08:00-12:04

3 stops46h 04m

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00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,131

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15:50-15:24

2 stops41h 34m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,153

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AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

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15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

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00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,153

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06:50-15:00

2 stops26h 10m

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00:00-18:00

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$1,153

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AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

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Thu 3/12

07:30-21:20

3 stops31h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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AucklandCancún

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Tue 15/12

14:45-18:14

1 stop21h 29m

Cancun

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WLG Wellington - CUN Cancun

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06:00-16:30

2 stops28h 30m

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16:40-00:05

2 stops37h 25m

$2,198

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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1,125 reviews

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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.

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1,125 reviews

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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

7.3

Good

10,481 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,125 reviews

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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.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,225 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,125 reviews

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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.

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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 18h 55m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Qantas Airways 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 Christchurch - Cancun or Wellington - 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$1,426	Average$1,917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,701	Average$2,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,017	Average$2,233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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