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$1,575+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024, 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 22 December 2024.

Return from

$1,842

One-way from

$1,575

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,526
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/1-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 21m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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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 22 December 2024.

Sun 29/1211:05SYD - CUN
2 stops39h 00mDelta
Sun 26/106:01CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 49mDelta
Deal found 21/12$3,048
Tue 31/1212:10SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/112:35CUN - SYD
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,700
Mon 30/1220:05SYD - CUN
3 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/117:10CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$3,755
Fri 27/1211:50SYD - CUN
1 stop24h 28mLufthansa
Sun 26/112:35CUN - SYD
1 stop26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12$3,796
Sun 29/1211:50SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 24mQantas Airways
Sun 26/115:20CUN - SYD
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$4,164
Tue 31/1211:40SYD - CUN
3 stops44h 35mLATAM Airlines
Mon 13/101:20CUN - SYD
3 stops40h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/12$5,657
Wed 25/1211:20SYD - CUN
3 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Sun 26/118:15CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 21/12$6,278
Wed 25/1216:20SYD - CUN
3 stops44h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 26/117:19CUN - SYD
3 stops45h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12$11,569

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 22 December 2024.

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SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

13:15-15:10

2 stops40h 55m

Cancun

Fri 9/5

17:29-11:45

2 stops27h 16m

$1,586

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

09:25-19:52

2 stops25h 27m

Cancun

Fri 9/5

11:07-06:35

2 stops28h 28m

$1,984

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

10:20-12:00

3 stops41h 40m

Cancun

Mon 31/3

07:00-08:20

2 stops33h 20m

$2,538

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

10:20-06:48

1 stop35h 28m

Cancun

Thu 8/5

07:58-07:00

1 stop32h 02m

$2,776

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/1

11:50-15:20

1 stop19h 30m

Cancun

Sun 26/1

15:20-06:35

1 stop23h 15m

$3,013

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

11:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cancun

Wed 7/5

01:20-18:00

2 stops49h 40m

$3,496

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

09:15-14:20

2 stops45h 05m

$1,575

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:50-15:09

1 stop19h 19m

$2,045

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:40-14:30

3 stops42h 50m

$2,573

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/1

17:40-10:35

3 stops56h 55m

$6,471

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Travel insights for flights to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 20 December 2024.

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 23 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 Delta.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,656

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,034

Delta

Delta

From $1,163

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,331

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 22 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and LATAM Airlines 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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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,597 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
807 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,868 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,035 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • 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 $448, however they can be found for as little as $273.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 35 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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