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$2,261+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Return from

$2,261

One-way from

$2,419

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,010
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/8-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 57m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 52m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($512 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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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 15 April 2025.

Mon 18/809:25SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 47mDelta
Thu 18/912:25CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 14/4$2,261
Wed 30/408:55SYD - CUN
2 stops67h 10mJapan Airlines
Sun 4/517:55CUN - SYD
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,316
Wed 29/1010:20SYD - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/1108:05CUN - SYD
1 stop33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,448
Wed 22/1011:20SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1016:55CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,685
Mon 18/817:10SYD - CUN
3 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/914:24CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,909
Sun 20/409:10SYD - CUN
2 stops25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/513:05CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/4$3,178
Wed 29/1012:30SYD - CUN
2 stops41h 45mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/1101:20CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/4$3,406

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Locate flights to Playa del Carmen that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:25-17:12

1 stop22h 47m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

12:25-06:35

2 stops27h 10m

$2,261

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

08:55-13:05

2 stops67h 10m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

17:55-06:20

2 stops45h 25m

$2,316

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

10:20-16:12

1 stop20h 52m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

14:24-07:00

1 stop25h 36m

$2,690

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

17:10-09:33

3 stops31h 23m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

14:24-07:05

2 stops25h 41m

$2,909

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

11:50-18:35

3 stops45h 45m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

17:35-09:35

3 stops49h 00m

$5,876

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

10:20-16:12

1 stop44h 52m

$2,419

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen takes 22 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in Australia 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 Sydney to Playa del Carmen are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,634

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,039

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,298

Delta

Delta

From $1,180

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen are Qantas Airways, Delta and Air Canada.

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 15 April 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

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, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around $359, however they can be found for as little as $351.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    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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