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Cheap flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen from $839

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,780

One-way from

$839

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,338
25/3-2/4
  • 25/3-2/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 35m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($463 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Tue 25/314:00SYD - CUN
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/409:00CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,780
Sun 14/909:25SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 34mDelta
Wed 15/1007:02CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 33mDelta
Deal found 19/2$2,169
Thu 18/910:20SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 13/1014:24CUN - SYD
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,618
Tue 16/920:55SYD - CUN
3 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/1014:10CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,807
Sat 24/518:00SYD - CUN
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
Thu 29/510:15CUN - SYD
2 stops54h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$2,814
Sat 24/508:55SYD - CUN
2 stops67h 15mJapan Airlines
Thu 29/518:00CUN - SYD
2 stops45h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,819
Sat 13/912:10SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 15/1016:13CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,937
Tue 16/911:50SYD - CUN
2 stops39h 43mANA
Mon 13/1014:24CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 51mANA
Deal found 19/2$3,335
Sat 5/410:10SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/417:10CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$3,353
Sun 15/612:10SYD - CUN
2 stops41h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 25/601:20CUN - SYD
2 stops48h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/2$3,398

Find flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

14:00-14:50

2 stops40h 50m

Cancun

Wed 2/4

09:00-12:45

2 stops35h 45m

$1,780

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

$2,226

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

09:30-16:50

1 stop22h 20m

Cancun

Tue 24/6

11:08-06:55

2 stops28h 47m

$2,693

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

18:00-16:20

2 stops37h 20m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

10:15-07:20

2 stops54h 05m

$2,814

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

08:55-13:10

2 stops67h 15m

Cancun

Thu 29/5

18:00-06:20

2 stops45h 20m

$2,819

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

$2,925

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:50-15:17

1 stop19h 27m

Cancun

Thu 3/4

16:09-06:55

1 stop22h 46m

$3,172

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

10:10-16:05

1 stop21h 55m

Cancun

Sat 12/4

17:10-07:05

1 stop22h 55m

$3,353

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

$3,398

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

$25,845

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 20 February 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20 February 2025.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. 4 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,635Average$2,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,805Average$2,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,043Average$2,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,600Average$2,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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