$673+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 November 2025.

Return from

$1,428

One-way from

$673

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,684
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 20/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
10/2
  • 10/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 48m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Thu 27/1111:15SYD - CUN
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1213:16CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,496
Thu 27/1110:40SYD - CUN
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Thu 4/1208:00CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/11$2,197
Mon 22/1217:45SYD - CUN
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1209:00CUN - SYD
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,403
Tue 23/1210:40SYD - CUN
1 stop23h 33mDelta
Fri 2/108:20CUN - SYD
1 stop32h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/11$2,621
Tue 23/1219:15SYD - CUN
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1208:00CUN - SYD
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$3,140

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

11:20-07:29

1 stop36h 09m

Cancun

Mon 2/2

17:50-06:20

1 stop44h 30m

$1,537

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

12:00-19:45

1 stop22h 45m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

17:55-06:55

1 stop22h 00m

$1,731

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:25-17:08

1 stop22h 43m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

08:15-06:35

2 stops31h 20m

$1,905

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

10:40-21:11

2 stops26h 31m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

11:10-06:05

2 stops26h 55m

$1,905

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

06:00-01:28

3 stops35h 28m

Cancun

Sat 7/2

04:18-12:35

3 stops40h 17m

$1,994

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:25-17:02

1 stop22h 37m

Cancun

Sat 9/5

10:55-06:35

2 stops28h 40m

$2,053

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

11:20-17:10

1 stop21h 50m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

07:00-08:35

1 stop33h 35m

$2,073

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

14:00-09:48

3 stops35h 48m

$673

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

$1,318

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/12

22:00-06:50

2 stops48h 50m

$1,376

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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

When is the best time to book a flight 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 November 2025.

The best time to book flights 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.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen takes 19 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen are Qantas Airways, Delta and Air Canada.

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 mm 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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around $360, however they can be found for as little as $224.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 km away from Cancun).

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