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

For as low as $2,363, United Airlines can have you in Riviera Maya from New Zealand in 19h 18m. The distance from New Zealand to Riviera Maya is about 12102 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

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).

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

When flying from New Zealand to Riviera Maya, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya.

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.

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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 25 August 2026.

Thu 17/1213:20 -

1 stop18h 06m

Wed 27/115:09 -

1 stop24h 16m

Deal found 21/8$1,969

Sat 12/1213:20 -

1 stop19h 45m

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1 stop23h 18m

Deal found 21/8$2,331

Mon 14/1215:50 -

1 stop19h 18m

Fri 15/118:05 -

1 stop21h 05m

Deal found 21/8$2,363

Fri 25/1215:50 -

2 stops36h 10m

Tue 19/116:07 -

1 stop23h 18m

Deal found 21/8$2,382

Tue 15/1215:50 -

2 stops33h 39m

Tue 26/115:15 -

2 stops23h 55m

Deal found 21/8$2,383

Tue 22/1215:50 -

1 stop41h 34m

Wed 6/115:15 -

2 stops23h 55m

Deal found 24/8$2,385

Wed 23/1206:50 -

2 stops31h 33m

Fri 22/118:05 -

1 stop21h 05m

Deal found 21/8$2,392

Mon 14/1206:00 -

2 stops43h 13m

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1 stop26h 50m

Deal found 21/8$2,420

Mon 14/1206:20 -

2 stops26h 45m

Fri 15/112:00 -

3 stops33h 25m

Deal found 22/8$3,163

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Round-trip from	$1,969
One-way from	$1,098
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$2,090

American Airlines
17/12-25/1
2 total stops
47h 04m total
New Zealand to Riviera Maya

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Qantas Airways
6/12
2 total stops
31h 47m total
New Zealand to Riviera Maya

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($851 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($170 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,363

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Auckland Intl

Tue 15/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Fri 22/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,383

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Mon 25/1

14:44-09:10

2 stops24h 26m

$2,383

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/12

15:50-15:24

1 stop41h 34m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

13:35-09:10

2 stops25h 35m

$2,383

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Tue 26/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,383

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop19h 18m

Cancun

Mon 25/1

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,383

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/12

15:50-07:13

1 stop33h 23m

Cancun

Sat 9/1

13:45-09:10

1 stop25h 25m

$2,385

ChristchurchCancún

CHC Christchurch - CUN Cancun

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Christchurch

Mon 14/12

06:00-07:13

2 stops43h 13m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

13:45-10:35

1 stop26h 50m

$2,420

AucklandCancún

AKL Auckland Intl - CUN Cancun

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

15:50-17:08

1 stop43h 18m

Cancun

Sun 13/12

18:05-09:10

1 stop21h 05m

$2,712

ChristchurchCancún

CHC Christchurch - CUN Cancun

CHCCUN

Christchurch

Mon 14/12

06:20-15:05

2 stops26h 45m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

12:00-15:25

3 stops33h 25m

$3,163

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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1,085 reviews

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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

1,085 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,085 reviews

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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

10,120 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,085 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?
For as low as $2,363, United Airlines can have you in Riviera Maya from New Zealand in 19h 18m. The distance from New Zealand to Riviera Maya is about 12102 km.
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.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Riviera Maya.
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.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,750	Average$1,932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,927	Average$2,139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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