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$1,264+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 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 5 December 2025.

Wed 31/1221:40SYD - CUN
2 stops34h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/116:00CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,206
Wed 31/1221:40SYD - CUN
2 stops34h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/116:00CUN - SYD
2 stops35h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,297
Wed 31/1211:20SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/115:07CUN - SYD
1 stop25h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,598
Wed 31/1211:20SYD - CUN
2 stops39h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/116:39CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,664
Wed 31/1217:45SYD - CUN
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/117:15CUN - SYD
2 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$4,464
Tue 30/1217:45SYD - CUN
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/117:08CUN - SYD
1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$4,853
Tue 30/1211:50SYD - CUN
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/115:07CUN - SYD
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$5,143

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

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 5 December 2025.

Return from

$1,810

One-way from

$1,161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,221
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/3-6/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

14:00-09:48

3 stops35h 48m

Cancun

Mon 26/1

10:39-12:35

3 stops33h 56m

$1,969

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

07:30-16:15

2 stops24h 45m

Cancun

Mon 6/4

07:00-07:20

1 stop33h 20m

$1,995

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

21:40-14:50

2 stops33h 10m

Cancun

Mon 26/1

18:15-19:45

2 stops33h 30m

$2,335

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

14:00-10:00

3 stops36h 00m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

10:39-07:25

2 stops28h 46m

$2,341

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

10:40-18:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cancun

Mon 26/1

12:15-08:30

2 stops28h 15m

$2,364

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-07:00

1 stop35h 40m

Cancun

Sun 8/3

08:00-08:35

1 stop32h 35m

$2,400

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

09:40-17:08

1 stop23h 28m

Cancun

Wed 25/3

12:40-07:25

2 stops26h 45m

$2,458

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

10:40-18:05

1 stop23h 25m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

08:00-08:30

2 stops32h 30m

$2,470

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

11:20-07:00

1 stop35h 40m

$1,264

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

21:40-14:50

2 stops33h 10m

$1,269

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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 28 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 22 hours 43 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 $1,399
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,408
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,783
Delta
Delta
From $1,670

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 5 December 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,500 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

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 $354, however they can be found for as little as $221.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Brisbane 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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