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$958+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
1 Apr — 8 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 27 March 2025.

Return from

$1,698

One-way from

$958

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,743
18/8-18/9
  • 18/8-18/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 29m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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1/8
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 57m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($448 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($102 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 27 March 2025.

Mon 18/817:45SYD - CUN
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/914:24CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,698
Sun 17/812:10SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 12mQantas Airways
Fri 22/818:10CUN - SYD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,770
Mon 13/1010:30SYD - CUN
2 stops39h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1007:51CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,620
Mon 13/1010:20SYD - CUN
3 stops42h 35mAir Canada
Mon 20/1010:20CUN - SYD
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$2,753
Sun 11/520:55SYD - CUN
3 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/514:10CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,929
Fri 1/811:30SYD - CUN
2 stops46h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 14/801:20CUN - SYD
2 stops38h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3$3,197
Thu 1/508:55SYD - CUN
2 stops43h 10mJapan Airlines
Fri 30/518:00CUN - SYD
2 stops45h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/3$9,059

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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 27 March 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

17:45-09:33

2 stops30h 48m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

14:24-07:05

2 stops25h 41m

$1,698

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:30-19:20

2 stops24h 50m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

11:14-07:00

2 stops28h 46m

$2,696

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

20:55-12:25

3 stops54h 30m

Cancun

Sun 18/5

14:10-19:00

2 stops37h 50m

$2,929

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

11:30-18:35

2 stops46h 05m

Cancun

Thu 14/8

01:20-06:45

2 stops38h 25m

$3,197

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

12:00-20:00

2 stops23h 00m

Cancun

Tue 22/4

16:06-06:55

1 stop23h 49m

$3,284

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

08:55-13:05

2 stops43h 10m

Cancun

Fri 30/5

18:00-06:20

2 stops45h 20m

$9,059

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

13:15-17:12

2 stops42h 57m

$958

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

08:55-13:15

2 stops67h 20m

$1,375

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

09:25-17:12

1 stop22h 47m

$1,663

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

11:20-06:48

1 stop35h 28m

$1,949

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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 21 March 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 19 hours 34 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 Delta.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,634

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,039

Delta

Delta

From $1,180

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,298

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 27 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Delta and Qantas Airways to Playa del Carmen. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,750 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 34 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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