Find flights
Airlines

$1,083+ Cheap flights to Riviera Maya

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2026

Find the latest flights to Riviera Maya in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 6 January 2026.

Return from

$2,169

One-way from

$1,083

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,254
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/3-10/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 55m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
Search Deals
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 18m total
  • Auckland to Riviera Maya
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Find flight deals to Riviera Maya

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Tue 13/115:50AKL - CUN
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/218:30CUN - AKL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,027
Thu 26/314:50AKL - CUN
2 stops40h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/415:43CUN - AKL
2 stops46h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,169
Sun 8/314:50AKL - CUN
2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/315:45CUN - AKL
2 stops46h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$2,171
Tue 7/407:00AKL - CUN
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/408:45CUN - AKL
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,176
Tue 13/115:50AKL - CUN
1 stop19h 30mAir Canada
Thu 5/217:50CUN - AKL
1 stop21h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$2,207
Thu 30/413:25AKL - CUN
3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/515:01CUN - AKL
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,288
Thu 30/408:20AKL - CUN
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Mon 4/515:55CUN - AKL
2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$2,290
Sun 8/313:20AKL - CUN
1 stop18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/307:45CUN - AKL
2 stops36h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,402
Thu 26/312:20AKL - CUN
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 10/417:59CUN - AKL
2 stops27h 06mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$2,406

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Riviera Maya that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 6 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Riviera Maya that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

14:50-15:46

2 stops42h 56m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

07:39-08:10

2 stops30h 31m

$2,169

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Tue 14/4

17:01-07:10

1 stop21h 09m

$2,176

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

15:43-07:10

2 stops46h 27m

$2,176

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/3

07:00-16:50

2 stops27h 50m

Cancun

Sat 28/3

15:30-08:10

1 stop22h 40m

$2,178

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

08:55-07:13

2 stops40h 18m

$1,083

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

09:20-17:20

2 stops26h 00m

$1,083

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/4

15:00-16:05

3 stops43h 05m

$1,088

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

06:45-20:04

2 stops30h 19m

$1,138

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

13:25-06:48

3 stops34h 23m

$1,138

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

06:10-20:45

2 stops32h 35m

$1,140

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/1

Showing 1-10 of 11 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Riviera Maya

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riviera Maya with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Riviera Maya

How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Riviera Maya takes 27 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Riviera Maya from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Riviera Maya are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,049
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,739
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $2,132
Delta
Delta
From $1,418

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Riviera Maya are Delta, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Delta, andQantas Airways to Mexico. 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
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.

  • How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?

    A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around $498, however they can be found for as little as $496.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 km away from Cancun).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to Riviera Maya by cabin class

Find flights to Riviera Maya, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
First Class
Business Class
Prem Econ Class
Economy class

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Riviera Maya?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Riviera Maya today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Riviera Maya?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights to Riviera Maya for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Riviera Maya with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Riviera Maya shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Riviera Maya become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to Riviera Maya and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.