How long is the flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Playa del Carmen in 19h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air Canada to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 14178 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

When deciding which route to take from Australia to Playa del Carmen, consider Melbourne - Cancun, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cancun or Brisbane - Cancun, as they are the most popular. Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

Before booking your flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen, check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Delta.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 6% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,665 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,573.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Playa del Carmen from Australia. Prices for February average $2,627 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,567. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

$698+ Flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$1,413
One-way from	$698
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,677

25/11-8/12
3 total stops
45h 03m total
Australia to Playa del Carmen

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15/10
3 total stops
56h 16m total
Australia to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($532 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Tue 25/1114:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1214:15CUN - SYD

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,413

Tue 25/1114:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 53mQantas Airways

Mon 8/1214:15CUN - SYD

1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,414

Mon 27/1013:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:08CUN - SYD

1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,420

Mon 3/1108:40BNE - CUN

1 stop24h 17mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:08CUN - BNE

1 stop22h 22mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,470

Mon 13/1016:05MEL - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1014:05CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,475

Mon 3/1119:40BNE - CUN

1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1119:55CUN - BNE

1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,479

Tue 14/1010:10SYD - CUN

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1018:15CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,485

Sat 25/1018:45SYD - CUN

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1119:55CUN - SYD

1 stop45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,488

Sun 26/1013:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:08CUN - SYD

1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,490

Wed 22/1013:10SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 30/1016:00CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$1,493

Tue 18/1108:15MEL - CUN

2 stops25h 42mQantas Airways

Mon 1/1214:16CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$1,493

Mon 27/1019:40BNE - CUN

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:23CUN - BNE

2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,503

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Mon 13/1016:05MEL - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1014:05CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,475

Wed 22/1013:10SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 30/1016:00CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,496

Mon 27/1009:45BNE - CUN

1 stop21h 25mAir Canada

Mon 3/1108:00CUN - BNE

1 stop33h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,585

Mon 3/1119:40BNE - CUN

1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1119:55CUN - BNE

1 stop42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,479

Mon 3/1108:40BNE - CUN

1 stop19h 36mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1117:08CUN - BNE

2 stops25h 32mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,511

Mon 27/1019:40BNE - CUN

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:23CUN - BNE

2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,503

Tue 14/1009:35MEL - CUN

2 stops23h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1015:00CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,511

Tue 14/1009:15MEL - CUN

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1012:00CUN - MEL

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,517

Sun 26/1016:05MEL - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1114:16CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,526

Sun 26/1012:00MEL - CUN

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1114:16CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,544

Fri 24/1013:10SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 14/1116:23CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 32mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,568

Sat 25/1018:45SYD - CUN

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1116:00CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,564

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Mon 13/1016:05MEL - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1014:05CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,475

Tue 14/1010:10SYD - CUN

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1018:15CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,485

Tue 14/1009:35MEL - CUN

2 stops23h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1015:00CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,511

Tue 14/1009:15MEL - CUN

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1012:00CUN - MEL

1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,517

Wed 22/1013:10SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 30/1016:00CUN - SYD

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$1,493

Sat 25/1018:45SYD - CUN

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1119:55CUN - SYD

1 stop45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,488

Sat 25/1020:05BNE - CUN

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1118:15CUN - BNE

1 stop43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,538

Sun 26/1013:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1117:08CUN - SYD

1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,490

Sun 26/1016:05MEL - CUN

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1114:16CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,526

Sun 26/1012:00MEL - CUN

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1114:16CUN - MEL

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,544

Mon 27/1013:05SYD - CUN

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:08CUN - SYD

1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,420

Mon 27/1019:40BNE - CUN

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:23CUN - BNE

2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,503

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Wed 15/1017:20SYD - CUN

3 stops56h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$698

Sat 15/1121:30SYD - CUN

3 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,007

Wed 15/1007:30BNE - CUN

3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,018

Thu 15/111:30MEL - CUN

2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,019

Sat 15/1119:00MEL - CUN

3 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,033

Tue 25/1106:20SYD - CUN

3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,040

Sun 23/1111:20SYD - CUN

2 stops48h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,047

Mon 24/1117:45SYD - CUN

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,074

Sun 23/1117:45SYD - CUN

2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,075

Sun 30/1106:00AVV - CUN

3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,161

Wed 15/1010:00BNE - CUN

2 stops38h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$1,181

Sun 26/1009:45BNE - CUN

1 stop35h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,206

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MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

16:05-20:00

1 stop19h 55m

Cancun

Mon 20/10

14:05-05:00

1 stop22h 55m

$1,475

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

19:40-14:50

1 stop34h 10m

Cancun

Sun 16/11

19:55-05:00

1 stop42h 05m

$1,479

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

13:10-17:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cancun

Thu 30/10

16:00-06:55

1 stop22h 55m

$1,496

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 27/10

19:40-11:15

2 stops30h 35m

Cancun

Mon 3/11

16:23-09:40

2 stops26h 17m

$1,503

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

08:40-13:16

1 stop19h 36m

Cancun

Sun 16/11

17:08-09:40

2 stops25h 32m

$1,511

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

09:35-17:05

2 stops23h 30m

Cancun

Mon 20/10

15:00-05:00

1 stop22h 00m

$1,511

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

09:15-17:05

2 stops23h 50m

Cancun

Mon 20/10

12:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

$1,517

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

16:05-20:00

1 stop19h 55m

Cancun

Sun 2/11

14:16-05:00

1 stop22h 44m

$1,526

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

Cancun

Sun 2/11

14:16-05:00

1 stop22h 44m

$1,544

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

18:45-09:30

2 stops30h 45m

Cancun

Sat 1/11

16:00-06:55

1 stop22h 55m

$1,564

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Australia to Playa del Carmen. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,960 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

MSP - PHX

Newer plane - adequate size seats - entertainment was great! Staff super friendly - made up for first terrible flight leg

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How long is the flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen?
There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Playa del Carmen in 19h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air Canada to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 14178 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Playa del Carmen?
When deciding which route to take from Australia to Playa del Carmen, consider Melbourne - Cancun, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cancun or Brisbane - Cancun, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,492	Average$2,746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,664	Average$2,187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,788	Average$2,820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$2,433	Average$2,933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$2,911	Average$3,215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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