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$1,261+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Thu 27/816:25
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop34h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 30/812:10
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops41h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,035
Mon 7/1215:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop33h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 14/1215:07
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops39h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,162
Sat 16/513:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops40h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 14/707:58
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops39h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,237
Thu 28/515:15
AKL
-
CUN
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/610:34
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops33h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,415
Thu 7/513:50
AKL
-
CUN
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 11/515:38
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,508
Sat 16/513:25
AKL
-
CUN
3 stops34h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/715:59
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,549
Thu 27/813:50
AKL
-
CUN
1 stop19h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 30/814:49
CUN
-
AKL
2 stops46h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,640

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen 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 18 April 2026.

Return from

$2,035

One-way from

$1,261

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,139
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/8-30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 29m total
  • Auckland to Cancún
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24/6
  • 24/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 51m total
  • Auckland to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

15:15-09:45

3 stops35h 30m

Cancun

Thu 4/6

10:34-12:45

2 stops33h 11m

$2,415

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

13:50-06:41

2 stops33h 51m

Cancun

Mon 11/5

15:38-07:10

2 stops46h 32m

$2,508
Fastest return journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Tue 14/7

12:57-07:10

1 stop25h 13m

$2,586

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

13:50-12:33

2 stops39h 43m

Cancun

Sun 30/8

07:51-06:00

2 stops53h 09m

$2,640

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

19:50-11:45

2 stops32h 55m

Cancun

Mon 8/6

06:07-06:00

2 stops30h 53m

$2,663
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

08:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

$1,336

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

06:10-20:00

2 stops30h 50m

$1,336

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/6

08:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

$1,398

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen takes 32 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,031
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,772
Delta
Delta
From $1,394
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $2,096

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Playa del Carmen are Delta, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated 18 April 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
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,020 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 42 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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