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, Air Canada 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, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 49 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).

$1,318+ Flights to Playa del Carmen

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Return from	$1,792
One-way from	$1,318
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$2,244

Qantas Airways
23/7-30/7
4 total stops
56h 49m total
Auckland to Cancún

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4/7
2 total stops
25h 19m total
Auckland to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price.

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for return flights in February 2025

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Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways

Thu 27/218:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,502

Mon 1/906:00AKL - CUN

2 stops28h 22mQantas Airways

Wed 24/914:10CUN - AKL

2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,792

Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,808

Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/218:30CUN - AKL

2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,931

Tue 2/919:40AKL - CUN

1 stop31h 24mAir New Zealand

Tue 30/915:01CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 29mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2$2,448

Mon 1/919:45AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 30mAir Canada

Sun 28/917:15CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 19/2$2,760

Fri 18/419:10AKL - CUN

2 stops60h 05mLATAM Airlines

Fri 25/401:20CUN - AKL

2 stops34h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/2$3,862

Wed 3/913:15AKL - CUN

2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 29/916:21CUN - AKL

2 stops65h 24mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/2$4,233

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Wed 23/706:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 04mQantas Airways

Wed 30/718:10CUN - AKL

2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2$1,792

Wed 23/707:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines

Wed 30/714:03CUN - AKL

1 stop22h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/2$2,325

Wed 23/706:00AKL - CUN

2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/714:10CUN - AKL

3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$2,348

Fri 18/419:10AKL - CUN

2 stops60h 05mLATAM Airlines

Fri 25/401:20CUN - AKL

2 stops34h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/2$3,862

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Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways

Thu 27/218:59CUN - AKL

1 stop20h 11mBritish Airways

Deal found 18/2$1,502

Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,808

Sat 22/215:50AKL - CUN

2 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/218:30CUN - AKL

2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/2$1,931

Sat 22/219:05AKL - CUN

2 stops39h 10mLATAM Airlines

Wed 26/201:20CUN - AKL

2 stops34h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/2$4,883

Mon 24/213:15AKL - CUN

3 stops39h 41mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/216:10CUN - AKL

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,922

Mon 24/213:20AKL - CUN

1 stop19h 49mQantas Airways

Fri 28/217:11CUN - AKL

1 stop21h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2$2,024

Mon 24/219:05AKL - CUN

2 stops37h 25mLATAM Airlines

Thu 27/201:20CUN - AKL

2 stops34h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 19/2$5,705

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

06:00-15:04

2 stops26h 04m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

18:10-17:55

2 stops30h 45m

$1,792

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

07:00-16:12

2 stops26h 12m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

14:03-05:30

1 stop22h 27m

$2,325

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

06:00-15:04

2 stops26h 04m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

14:10-14:00

3 stops30h 50m

$2,348

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/4

19:10-14:15

2 stops60h 05m

Cancun

Fri 25/4

01:20-05:15

2 stops34h 55m

$3,862

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/7

06:45-15:04

2 stops25h 19m

$1,318

AucklandCancún

AKL - CUN

AKLCUN

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/7

19:45-14:50

1 stop36h 05m

$1,542

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When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

The price you pay for your flight to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Playa del Carmen takes 19 hours 49 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Air Canada.

United Airlines

From $1,139

Qantas Airways

From $1,070

Air Canada

From $861

Air New Zealand

From $1,286

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

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

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,798 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,798 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,798 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

817 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,798 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,771 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,798 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

LIM - MAD

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

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, Air Canada 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, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 49 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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