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$1,231+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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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 21 February 2025.

Return from

$1,602

One-way from

$1,231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,328
1/4-10/4
  • 1/4-10/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 38m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($459 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 24/513:45SYD - CUN
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/509:43CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,999
Sun 14/909:25SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 34mDelta
Thu 16/1008:15CUN - SYD
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 19/2$2,160
Thu 18/909:30SYD - CUN
1 stop36h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 13/1014:10CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,607
Tue 16/920:55SYD - CUN
3 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1014:10CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,795
Sat 13/912:10SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 15/1016:13CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,926
Tue 16/909:20SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 55mAir Canada
Fri 17/1010:20CUN - SYD
2 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$3,024
Tue 16/911:50SYD - CUN
2 stops39h 43mANA
Mon 13/1014:24CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 51mANA
Deal found 19/2$3,322
Sun 15/612:10SYD - CUN
2 stops41h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 25/601:20CUN - SYD
2 stops48h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/2$3,385
Fri 13/608:55SYD - CUN
2 stops43h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 27/618:10CUN - SYD
2 stops45h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$9,242
Fri 13/620:10SYD - CUN
2 stops40h 57mEmirates
Fri 27/615:01CUN - SYD
2 stops40h 04mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$25,742

Find flights to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

13:45-08:43

2 stops33h 58m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

09:43-12:15

2 stops35h 32m

$1,999

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

09:25-00:03

2 stops29h 38m

Cancun

Thu 26/6

12:17-06:35

2 stops27h 18m

$2,217

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

09:30-16:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cancun

Tue 24/6

07:58-07:00

1 stop32h 02m

$2,683

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

21:00-12:55

3 stops55h 55m

Cancun

Wed 2/4

14:10-20:00

2 stops37h 50m

$2,918

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

12:10-14:15

2 stops41h 05m

Cancun

Wed 25/6

01:20-17:15

2 stops48h 55m

$3,385

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

10:20-12:00

3 stops41h 40m

Cancun

Wed 30/4

07:00-07:20

3 stops33h 20m

$4,015

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

08:55-13:40

2 stops43h 45m

Cancun

Fri 27/6

18:10-06:20

2 stops45h 10m

$9,242

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

20:10-22:07

2 stops40h 57m

Cancun

Fri 27/6

15:01-22:05

2 stops40h 04m

$25,742

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

09:25-00:03

2 stops29h 38m

$1,231

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

11:50-14:15

3 stops41h 25m

$1,803

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights to Playa del Carmen

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 23 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 28 hours 0 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 $1,652

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,039

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,298

Delta

Delta

From $1,146

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 21 February 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,793 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • 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 $437, however they can be found for as little as $420.

  • 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 (25 hours 5 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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