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Cheap flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen from $958

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,672

One-way from

$958

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,752
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 31m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 53m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($452 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 25 March 2025.

Wed 29/1013:30SYD - CUN
1 stop40h 54mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1114:15CUN - SYD
1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,624
Wed 29/1010:05SYD - CUN
2 stops26h 04mDelta
Wed 5/1108:15CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/3$1,659
Thu 8/509:10SYD - CUN
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:20CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,696
Sun 8/609:20SYD - CUN
3 stops42h 40mAir Canada
Sun 15/620:45CUN - SYD
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$2,127
Fri 13/612:10SYD - CUN
2 stops45h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 26/601:20CUN - SYD
2 stops38h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,143
Mon 7/409:30SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/413:04CUN - SYD
1 stop26h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$3,495

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Fly from

Sydney

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

10:25-20:05

1 stop24h 40m

Cancun

Sun 15/6

16:04-06:55

1 stop23h 51m

$1,672

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

09:10-16:58

2 stops22h 48m

Cancun

Thu 15/5

14:20-07:05

2 stops25h 45m

$1,696

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:25-20:20

2 stops25h 55m

Cancun

Fri 27/6

08:00-06:35

2 stops31h 35m

$2,108

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

09:20-13:00

3 stops42h 40m

Cancun

Sun 15/6

20:45-07:20

2 stops43h 35m

$2,127

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

12:10-18:35

2 stops45h 25m

Cancun

Thu 26/6

01:20-06:45

2 stops38h 25m

$3,143

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

09:30-15:06

1 stop20h 36m

Cancun

Mon 14/4

13:04-06:55

1 stop26h 51m

$3,495

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

16:20-11:13

3 stops57h 53m

$958

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:25-17:10

1 stop22h 45m

$1,661

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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

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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney 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.

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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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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Alternative routes for Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,653Average$3,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,877Average$2,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,065Average$2,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,599Average$2,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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