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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen from $735

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CUN
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,989

One-way from

$735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,181
20/5-29/5
  • 20/5-29/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
23/5
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 33m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($525 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($136 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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 16 April 2025.

Mon 10/1114:15MEL - CUN
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1117:15CUN - MEL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,890
Mon 16/610:55MEL - CUN
2 stops34h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/617:01CUN - MEL
1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,871
Wed 21/521:20MEL - CUN
3 stops54h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/508:20CUN - MEL
2 stops44h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,995
Mon 16/612:00MEL - CUN
2 stops41h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 22/601:20CUN - MEL
2 stops37h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/4$3,060
Mon 10/1107:45MEL - CUN
3 stops45h 15mAir Canada
Wed 19/1118:10CUN - MEL
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$3,110
Mon 5/515:15MEL - CUN
2 stops37h 48mQatar Airways
Sun 11/515:05CUN - MEL
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$3,272

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-13:08

2 stops39h 13m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

10:33-11:30

2 stops33h 57m

$1,989

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

10:55-06:41

2 stops34h 46m

Cancun

Mon 23/6

17:01-08:15

1 stop24h 14m

$2,871

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

21:20-12:25

3 stops54h 05m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

08:20-19:25

2 stops44h 05m

$2,995

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

12:00-14:15

2 stops41h 15m

Cancun

Sun 22/6

01:20-05:40

2 stops37h 20m

$3,060

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

15:15-14:03

2 stops37h 48m

Cancun

Sun 11/5

15:05-16:50

2 stops34h 45m

$3,272

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

06:00-09:20

3 stops42h 20m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

16:35-11:35

3 stops52h 00m

$4,101

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

23:35-13:08

2 stops52h 33m

$735

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

12:00-16:20

2 stops43h 20m

$1,777

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

21:20-12:25

3 stops54h 05m

$2,068

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

10:55-15:05

1 stop43h 10m

$2,079

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport 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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen, such as LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,777. Turkish Airlines flights start at $2,068 while deals on United Airlines start at $2,079 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,630Average$3,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,700Average$3,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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