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Cheap flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen from $808

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,817

One-way from

$808

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,349
10/3-25/3
  • 10/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 20m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 58m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 21 January 2025.

Mon 10/314:00SYD - CUN
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/309:00CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,817
Mon 10/311:05SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Tue 25/311:09CUN - SYD
2 stops26h 56mDelta
Deal found 20/1$1,986
Wed 19/208:30SYD - CUN
2 stops38h 40mAir Canada
Tue 1/407:15CUN - SYD
1 stop33h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$2,749
Thu 20/211:50SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/417:01CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,758
Mon 10/311:50SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Tue 25/307:39CUN - SYD
1 stop31h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1$2,777
Wed 16/409:10SYD - CUN
2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 28/414:30CUN - SYD
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,791
Mon 17/211:50SYD - CUN
1 stop20h 21mQantas Airways
Tue 1/415:00CUN - SYD
1 stop23h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$3,008
Sun 16/221:00SYD - CUN
3 stops51h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 2/414:10CUN - SYD
2 stops38h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1$3,240
Sat 5/412:50SYD - CUN
2 stops33h 51mANA
Sat 31/517:56CUN - SYD
2 stops34h 19mANA
Deal found 21/1$3,725
Mon 10/311:40SYD - CUN
3 stops44h 35mLATAM Airlines
Mon 24/301:20CUN - SYD
3 stops40h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$3,864
Wed 19/216:20SYD - CUN
3 stops44h 27mBritish Airways
Mon 31/314:15CUN - SYD
3 stops47h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1$6,664
Tue 4/1109:15SYD - CUN
2 stops44h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 11/1119:05CUN - SYD
2 stops43h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 19/1$8,008

Find flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

14:00-14:50

2 stops40h 50m

Cancun

Tue 25/3

09:00-12:30

2 stops35h 30m

$1,817

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:05-17:15

1 stop22h 10m

Cancun

Tue 25/3

11:09-06:05

2 stops26h 56m

$1,986

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

08:30-07:10

2 stops38h 40m

Cancun

Tue 1/4

07:15-08:20

1 stop33h 05m

$2,749

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

11:50-17:50

1 stop22h 00m

Cancun

Tue 1/4

17:01-07:55

1 stop22h 54m

$2,758

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:50-16:50

1 stop21h 00m

Cancun

Tue 25/3

07:39-07:00

1 stop31h 21m

$2,777

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

09:10-16:55

2 stops22h 45m

Cancun

Mon 28/4

14:30-07:05

2 stops25h 35m

$2,791

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

11:50-16:11

1 stop20h 21m

Cancun

Tue 1/4

15:00-06:55

1 stop23h 55m

$3,008

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:00-08:50

3 stops51h 50m

Cancun

Sun 30/3

14:40-20:10

2 stops37h 30m

$3,240

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

12:50-06:41

2 stops33h 51m

Cancun

Sat 31/5

17:56-19:15

2 stops34h 19m

$3,725

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:40-16:15

3 stops44h 35m

Cancun

Mon 24/3

01:20-09:25

3 stops40h 05m

$3,864

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

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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

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 17 January 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air Canada and American Airlines from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

7.5
Good
824 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

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. 5 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.

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  • 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 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,659Average$2,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,839Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,161Average$2,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,656Average$2,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,956Average$3,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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