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$1,067+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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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 20 February 2026.

Wed 18/309:40
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Wed 25/308:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$1,783
Mon 9/310:40
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops25h 40m
Delta
Mon 16/308:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$1,820
Thu 28/507:00
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops24h 20m
Air Canada
Thu 11/610:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops30h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2$1,827
Thu 16/409:15
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop22h 36m
Delta
Fri 1/511:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 16/2$1,862
Thu 28/509:15
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops25h 20m
Delta
Thu 11/606:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 16/2$1,971
Tue 17/1110:40
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Fri 4/1208:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops32h 30m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$2,000
Sat 17/1010:15
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops26h 00m
Delta
Sat 31/1008:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 30m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$2,022
Sun 24/509:20
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop22h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 28/514:10
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops26h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2$2,034

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, 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 20 February 2026.

Return from

$1,783

One-way from

$1,067

Popular in

December

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March

Average price

$1,821
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 48m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

09:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Cancun

Wed 25/3

08:00-07:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,783

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

10:40-20:20

2 stops25h 40m

Cancun

Mon 16/3

08:00-07:25

2 stops31h 25m

$1,820

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

09:15-20:15

2 stops26h 00m

Cancun

Fri 1/5

08:00-06:50

2 stops31h 50m

$1,898

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:15-17:02

1 stop22h 47m

Cancun

Thu 11/6

06:50-06:50

2 stops33h 00m

$1,971

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

09:20-16:30

1 stop22h 10m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

14:10-07:20

2 stops26h 10m

$2,038

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:10-19:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

13:55-07:05

2 stops26h 10m

$2,076

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

10:20-16:12

1 stop20h 52m

Cancun

Sat 18/7

17:22-06:55

2 stops46h 33m

$2,106

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

20:50-14:38

3 stops56h 48m

$1,076

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

21:40-14:50

2 stops33h 10m

$1,083

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

09:15-16:55

1 stop22h 40m

$1,135

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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 18 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 7 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 20 hours 42 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 most popular airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Delta.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,311
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,310
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,671
Delta
Delta
From $1,565

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 20 February 2026.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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 $332, however they can be found for as little as $207.

  • 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 (20 hours 42 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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