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$1,161+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2026

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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 11 July 2026.

Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops39h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 12/1117:21
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,045
Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop22h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1113:10
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,062
Sat 1/813:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop19h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 28/814:20
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops47h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,163
Sun 8/1115:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop33h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1116:34
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,166
Sun 8/1106:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops27h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1118:16
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops44h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,169
Thu 20/813:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 27/812:57
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop25h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,175
Fri 14/807:00
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops26h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 21/817:55
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,182
Sun 8/1113:20
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop20h 02m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/1116:23
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop23h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,305
Sat 22/819:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/817:10
CUN
-
AKL
1 stop43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,563
Mon 24/808:20
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops28h 43m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/815:56
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops37h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,582

Find flight deals to Riviera Maya

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 11 July 2026.

Return from

$2,045

One-way from

$1,161

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,130
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 06m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 12m total
  • Auckland to Riviera Maya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-06:41

2 stops33h 51m

Cancun

Fri 28/8

17:22-07:10

2 stops44h 48m

$2,163

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

13:45-09:10

1 stop25h 25m

$2,163

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

15:50-07:13

1 stop33h 23m

Cancun

Wed 11/11

16:34-09:10

2 stops46h 36m

$2,166

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

13:50-19:19

2 stops22h 29m

Cancun

Thu 27/8

14:49-07:10

2 stops23h 21m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/8

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Fri 21/8

17:55-07:10

2 stops44h 15m

$2,182

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

13:20-15:22

1 stop20h 02m

Cancun

Wed 11/11

16:23-09:25

1 stop23h 02m

$2,305

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/8

19:50-10:06

1 stop31h 16m

Cancun

Sat 29/8

17:10-05:45

1 stop43h 35m

$2,563
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

19:50-01:30

2 stops22h 40m

Cancun

Mon 31/8

17:22-05:30

1 stop19h 08m

$2,591
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

$1,161

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/8

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

$1,164

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Deals found on 6/7

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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 19 hours 22 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 and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,992
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,809

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Riviera Maya are 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 11 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways and United Airlines to Mexico. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,060 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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
9,976 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

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.

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, Qantas Airways 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 $500, however they can be found for as little as $498.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 22 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).

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