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 23h 09m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Qantas Airways 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.

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.

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).

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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cancun, Melbourne - Cancun or Adelaide - Cancun, as they are the most popular.

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: Qantas Airways, Air Canada or Delta.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to PL9?

When flying from Australia to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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Find flight deals from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	$1,584
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Average price	$2,116

American Airlines
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57h 25m total
Australia to Playa del Carmen

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24h 04m total
Australia to Playa del Carmen

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12:45-06:55

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14:05-21:14

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$1,664

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7.8

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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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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

1,102 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,589 reviews

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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

10,232 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,589 reviews

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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

11,652 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,589 reviews

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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

7.0

Good

12,087 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,589 reviews

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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 23h 09m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Qantas Airways 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - Cancun, Melbourne - Cancun or Adelaide - 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?
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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,298	Average$1,614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,600	Average$2,794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,628	Average$2,016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,773	Average$1,953	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$2,118	Average$2,868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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