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Cheap flights from South Island to Playa del Carmen from $2,309

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CUN
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2026.

Tue 27/1009:40
CHC
-
CUN
2 stops24h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 31/1017:49
CUN
-
CHC
2 stops51h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,309
Tue 11/806:30
CHC
-
CUN
2 stops26h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 15/815:34
CUN
-
CHC
2 stops28h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,414
Tue 27/1018:20
CHC
-
CUN
3 stops59h 10m
Emirates
Sat 31/1013:44
CUN
-
CHC
3 stops54h 16m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3$5,022
Tue 11/817:45
CHC
-
CUN
3 stops60h 25m
Emirates
Sat 15/814:49
CUN
-
CHC
3 stops53h 06m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3$5,138

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Route

Departure

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Price

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ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Tue 11/8

06:30-16:12

2 stops26h 42m

Cancun

Sat 15/8

15:34-13:25

2 stops28h 51m

$2,414

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Tue 11/8

17:45-13:10

3 stops60h 25m

Cancun

Sat 15/8

14:49-12:55

3 stops53h 06m

$5,138

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  • How long is the flight from South Island to Playa del Carmen?

    United Airlines and Emirates can get you from South Island to Playa del Carmen in just under 26h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12424 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island 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 South Island to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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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