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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen from $1,637

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CUN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,788
7/3-15/3
  • 7/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($427 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/313:45MEL - CUN
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/307:10CUN - MEL
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,637
Sun 20/710:00MEL - CUN
2 stops45h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/707:51CUN - MEL
2 stops33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,926
Sun 16/317:10MEL - CUN
2 stops36h 59mQatar Airways
Sun 23/305:01CUN - MEL
2 stops45h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,253
Sun 16/316:20MEL - CUN
1 stop34h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/316:11CUN - MEL
2 stops26h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,620
Fri 30/506:00MEL - CUN
3 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Wed 11/610:20CUN - MEL
3 stops33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$3,637
Fri 7/306:00AVV - CUN
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/307:15CUN - AVV
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,949
Thu 6/303:25MEL - CUN
3 stops75h 08mEmirates
Sat 15/314:18CUN - MEL
2 stops41h 02mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$5,246

Find flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

13:45-06:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cancun

Sat 15/3

07:10-12:15

2 stops37h 05m

$1,637

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

10:00-06:48

2 stops59h 48m

Cancun

Wed 30/7

07:58-07:30

1 stop32h 32m

$2,926

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

17:10-14:09

2 stops36h 59m

Cancun

Sun 23/3

05:01-18:25

2 stops45h 24m

$3,253

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

16:20-11:19

1 stop34h 59m

Cancun

Sun 23/3

16:11-10:20

2 stops26h 09m

$3,620

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Fri 30/5

06:00-09:20

3 stops42h 20m

Cancun

Wed 11/6

10:20-11:05

3 stops33h 45m

$3,637

MelbourneCancún

AVV - CUN

AVVCUN

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 7/3

06:00-17:15

2 stops27h 15m

Cancun

Sat 15/3

07:15-15:45

2 stops40h 30m

$3,949

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

03:25-14:33

3 stops75h 08m

Cancun

Sat 15/3

14:18-23:20

2 stops41h 02m

$5,246

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

23:30-14:09

2 stops54h 39m

$1,825

MelbourneCancún

AVV - CUN

AVVCUN

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/3

06:00-15:11

2 stops25h 11m

$2,057

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

11:30-06:29

1 stop34h 59m

$2,080

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to PL9?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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 inches 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,829Average$3,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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