Cheap flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya from $1,021

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CUN
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Riviera Maya

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Fri 5/1214:15CHC - CUN
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1215:07CUN - CHC
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,144
Tue 16/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 26/1218:59CUN - AKL
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,383
Fri 5/1206:05CHC - CUN
2 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1213:07CUN - CHC
3 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,451
Sat 20/1213:20AKL - CUN
1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/114:07CUN - AKL
2 stops25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,584
Sat 13/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops37h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/117:11CUN - AKL
1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,664
Mon 15/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops37h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/117:11CUN - AKL
2 stops22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,667
Sat 13/1215:50AKL - CUN
2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/112:36CUN - AKL
2 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,669

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Riviera Maya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Riviera Maya flight deals. Data was last updated 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,840

One-way from

$1,021

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,433
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 31m total
  • New Zealand to Riviera Maya
9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Riviera Maya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 15/1

06:00-16:46

2 stops28h 46m

Cancun

Thu 22/1

18:30-10:35

2 stops46h 05m

$2,159

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

06:10-15:59

2 stops27h 49m

Cancun

Thu 19/3

17:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$2,166

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

06:05-16:11

2 stops52h 06m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

17:59-13:15

2 stops25h 16m

$2,172

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

15:50-14:18

2 stops40h 28m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

16:50-08:10

1 stop21h 20m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-12:33

2 stops39h 43m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

17:22-07:10

2 stops44h 48m

$2,175

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

15:50-07:29

2 stops33h 39m

Cancun

Sat 24/1

18:30-09:10

2 stops44h 40m

$2,175

WellingtonCancún

WLG - CUN

WLGCUN

Wellington

Thu 5/2

06:05-16:08

2 stops52h 03m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

16:39-13:35

2 stops26h 56m

$2,177

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

07:00-06:48

2 stops40h 48m

Cancun

Tue 14/4

14:24-07:10

2 stops23h 46m

$2,184

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/1

15:50-11:25

2 stops37h 35m

Cancun

Fri 23/1

17:50-16:50

2 stops29h 00m

$2,186

ChristchurchCancún

CHC - CUN

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:05-15:39

2 stops51h 34m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

16:39-13:15

2 stops26h 36m

$2,210

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya (average of $1,454). Flying from New Zealand to Riviera Maya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,030). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Riviera Maya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Riviera Maya, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Riviera Maya. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Riviera Maya flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Riviera Maya. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

    For as low as $2,159, United Airlines can have you in Riviera Maya from New Zealand in 28h 46m. The distance from New Zealand to Riviera Maya is about 12424 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Riviera Maya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya (average of $1,454). Flying from New Zealand to Riviera Maya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,030). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Riviera Maya

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,434Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,769Average$2,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,072Average$2,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,156Average$2,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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