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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen from $835

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 18 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,797

One-way from

$835

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,233
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/2-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 37m total
  • New Zealand to Playa del Carmen
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Playa del Carmen
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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 18 February 2025.

Mon 1/913:30AKL - CUN
3 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/914:10CUN - AKL
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,759
Wed 23/706:00AKL - CUN
2 stops26h 04mQantas Airways
Wed 30/718:10CUN - AKL
2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,773
Mon 24/206:20CHC - CUN
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/316:10CUN - CHC
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,073
Mon 1/913:50AKL - CUN
1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/914:24CUN - AKL
2 stops33h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,144
Thu 17/719:40AKL - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/705:35CUN - AKL
1 stop30h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$2,301
Thu 17/719:10AKL - CUN
2 stops40h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 30/701:20CUN - AKL
2 stops34h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/2$3,749

Find flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 18 February 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

06:00-20:47

2 stops32h 47m

Cancun

Thu 6/3

16:20-09:10

1 stop22h 50m

$1,797

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

06:05-20:47

2 stops32h 42m

Cancun

Thu 6/3

13:25-14:05

3 stops30h 40m

$1,815

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Mon 24/2

06:20-15:09

2 stops26h 49m

Cancun

Mon 3/3

16:10-13:05

2 stops26h 55m

$2,073

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

14:50-14:40

2 stops41h 50m

Cancun

Thu 10/4

13:04-00:35

2 stops42h 31m

$2,656

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

20:10-14:15

2 stops36h 05m

Cancun

Wed 9/4

01:20-05:15

2 stops58h 55m

$3,772

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

19:55-06:10

2 stops28h 15m

$835

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

14:05-20:49

3 stops48h 44m

$882

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

12:20-12:12

1 stop17h 52m

$960

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

19:40-11:10

2 stops57h 30m

$1,895

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/2

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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 18 February 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 18 February 2025.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    $835 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $960 and $1,895, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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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Alternative routes for New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,501Average$3,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,865Average$2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,996Average$2,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,191Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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