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 28h 30m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12424 km between New Zealand and Playa del Carmen.

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 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 5 September 2026.

Thu 24/1215:50 -

1 stop18h 35m

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Deal found 3/9$2,324

Mon 14/1208:05 -

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1 stop22h 30m

Deal found 4/9$2,363

Mon 28/1215:50 -

1 stop21h 05m

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2 stops24h 26m

Deal found 3/9$2,370

Wed 23/1213:20 -

1 stop22h 15m

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1 stop20h 50m

Deal found 3/9$2,375

Mon 14/1215:50 -

1 stop19h 18m

Fri 15/118:05 -

1 stop21h 05m

Deal found 4/9$2,376

Sun 18/1015:00 -

3 stops38h 19m

Sun 25/1010:35 -

3 stops34h 10m

Deal found 2/9$2,382

Tue 22/1215:50 -

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1 stop25h 25m

Deal found 31/8$2,392

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Deal found 2/9$2,509

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2 stops28h 55m

Deal found 31/8$2,640

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2 stops28h 50m

Deal found 31/8$2,748

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3 stops32h 50m

Deal found 31/8$2,779

Thu 15/1006:05 -

2 stops31h 56m

Thu 22/1015:55 -

3 stops31h 00m

Deal found 31/8$2,845

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$2,176
One-way from	$984
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,472

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28/2-4/3
4 total stops
73h 10m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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15/10-31/12
3 total stops
33h 35m total
New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($168 potential savings vs. average return price).

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WellingtonCancún

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Wellington

Thu 15/10

17:10-08:45

3 stops33h 35m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$984

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

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Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-10:06

2 stops37h 16m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,213

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WellingtonCancún

WLG Wellington - CUN Cancun

WLGCUN

Wellington

Thu 15/10

06:05-20:01

2 stops31h 56m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,361

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

15:15-11:19

3 stops37h 04m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,412

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CHC Christchurch - CUN Cancun

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Christchurch

Sat 27/2

06:00-16:30

2 stops28h 30m

Cancun

Wed 3/3

18:05-10:35

1 stop22h 30m

$2,147

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/2

06:50-16:30

2 stops27h 40m

Cancun

Thu 4/3

17:40-09:10

2 stops45h 30m

$2,176

WellingtonCancún

WLG Wellington - CUN Cancun

WLGCUN

Wellington

Sat 27/2

06:00-16:30

2 stops28h 30m

Cancun

Wed 3/3

18:05-00:05

2 stops36h 00m

$2,190

ChristchurchCancún

CHC Christchurch - CUN Cancun

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Mon 14/12

08:05-17:08

2 stops27h 03m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

18:05-10:35

1 stop22h 30m

$2,363

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Sat 9/1

13:35-09:10

2 stops25h 35m

$2,370

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AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,376

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United 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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1,089 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,089 reviews

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1,089 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

7.4

Good

10,169 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,089 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 28h 30m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12424 km between New Zealand and Playa del Carmen.
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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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,953	Average$2,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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