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$701+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Wed 21/114:00
SYD
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/110:39
CUN
-
SYD
3 stops33h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,812
Mon 16/214:00
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/219:10
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,852
Mon 12/1014:15
SYD
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1010:53
CUN
-
SYD
3 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,864
Thu 5/314:00
SYD
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/309:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,919
Thu 5/214:00
SYD
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/212:15
CUN
-
SYD
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,941
Mon 16/208:30
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 23/208:00
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops38h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/1$1,977
Sat 7/314:00
SYD
-
CUN
3 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/310:39
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,090

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 21 January 2026.

Return from

$1,852

One-way from

$701

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Average price

$2,712
16/2-23/2
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 88h 15m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

14:00-09:48

3 stops35h 48m

Cancun

Fri 6/2

12:15-12:35

3 stops32h 20m

$1,941

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

14:00-09:48

3 stops35h 48m

Cancun

Sat 21/3

10:39-07:25

2 stops28h 46m

$2,090

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

13:15-20:20

2 stops23h 05m

Cancun

Mon 6/4

10:00-06:50

2 stops29h 50m

$2,102

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

21:40-14:50

2 stops33h 10m

Cancun

Tue 10/2

18:15-19:45

2 stops33h 30m

$2,114

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

14:00-18:05

2 stops44h 05m

$836

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

17:45-12:05

2 stops34h 20m

$1,193

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

09:00-17:10

2 stops24h 10m

$1,215

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

$1,306

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

$1,309

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

19:15-17:10

2 stops37h 55m

$1,341

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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 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 6 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 23 hours 5 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 $1,374
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,397
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,751
Delta
Delta
From $1,641

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 21 January 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
8,080 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,080 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,080 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
973 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,080 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,186 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,080 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
10,641 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,080 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 $348, however they can be found for as little as $217.

  • 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 40 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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