Cheap flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen from $809

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 5 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,728

One-way from

$809

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,721
20/10-27/10
  • 20/10-27/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 29m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($550 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen
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 5 September 2025.

Mon 20/1021:30SYD - CUN
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1017:10CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,728
Mon 27/1019:20MEL - CUN
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1108:00CUN - MEL
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,734
Mon 20/1010:00BNE - CUN
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Mon 27/1007:00CUN - BNE
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$1,827
Mon 3/1110:45BNE - CUN
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Sun 16/1122:10CUN - BNE
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$1,855
Mon 15/921:40MEL - CUN
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Tue 14/1017:20CUN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$1,864
Sat 18/1010:30SYD - CUN
2 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1012:11CUN - SYD
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,873
Thu 13/1121:40SYD - CUN
2 stops37h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 25/1109:05CUN - SYD
2 stops42h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,916
Sun 19/1010:00BNE - CUN
1 stop21h 20mAir Canada
Sun 26/1017:05CUN - BNE
2 stops47h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$1,926
Wed 5/1106:00MEL - CUN
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1118:10CUN - MEL
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,929
Fri 31/1010:20SYD - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir Canada
Sat 15/1108:00CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$1,938
Sun 19/1018:45SYD - CUN
2 stops34h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1019:55CUN - SYD
1 stop43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,956
Thu 13/1111:20SYD - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir Canada
Tue 25/1108:00CUN - SYD
1 stop33h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/9$1,969

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Australia

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

21:30-16:20

2 stops34h 50m

Cancun

Mon 27/10

17:10-12:40

2 stops27h 30m

$1,728

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

19:20-16:10

2 stops36h 50m

Cancun

Sat 8/11

08:00-15:30

2 stops39h 30m

$1,734

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

10:00-09:20

2 stops38h 20m

Cancun

Mon 27/10

07:00-07:45

1 stop33h 45m

$1,827

AdelaideCancún

ADL - CUN

ADLCUN

Adelaide

Mon 20/10

22:10-16:20

2 stops33h 40m

Cancun

Mon 27/10

17:10-16:20

2 stops31h 40m

$1,854

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

10:45-17:10

1 stop21h 25m

Cancun

Sun 16/11

22:10-08:45

2 stops43h 35m

$1,855

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

21:40-16:20

2 stops33h 40m

Cancun

Tue 14/10

17:20-14:20

2 stops29h 00m

$1,864

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

10:30-11:16

2 stops40h 46m

Cancun

Sat 25/10

12:11-09:05

2 stops28h 54m

$1,873

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

21:40-18:45

2 stops37h 05m

Cancun

Tue 25/11

09:05-19:45

2 stops42h 40m

$1,916

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Sun 19/10

10:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Cancun

Sun 26/10

17:05-07:45

2 stops47h 40m

$1,926

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

06:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

Cancun

Sun 16/11

18:10-15:30

2 stops29h 20m

$1,929

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 September 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$2,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,692Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,818Average$2,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,474Average$2,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,960Average$3,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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