Cheap flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen from $865

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Tue 2/1209:40BNE - CUN
1 stop23h 14mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1217:11CUN - BNE
1 stop22h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/10$1,780
Wed 29/1009:45BNE - CUN
2 stops41h 10mAir Canada
Thu 13/1112:15CUN - BNE
2 stops53h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,811
Wed 29/1009:45BNE - CUN
1 stop35h 15mAir Canada
Wed 12/1122:10CUN - BNE
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,821
Thu 13/1108:10MEL - CUN
2 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Fri 5/1218:10CUN - MEL
2 stops48h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 17/10$1,831
Fri 7/1121:40SYD - CUN
2 stops37h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 14/1119:55CUN - SYD
2 stops31h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,898
Thu 30/1009:45BNE - CUN
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Mon 17/1108:00CUN - BNE
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,911
Mon 10/1110:40SYD - CUN
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Wed 25/208:00CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/10$1,911
Mon 3/1110:45BNE - CUN
2 stops39h 05mAir Canada
Sat 15/1108:00CUN - BNE
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,922
Sat 1/1122:35BNE - CUN
2 stops59h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1118:15CUN - BNE
2 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,929
Sun 2/1110:45BNE - CUN
2 stops25h 30mAir Canada
Wed 12/1122:10CUN - BNE
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,931
Sat 1/1109:45BNE - CUN
2 stops44h 10mAir Canada
Fri 14/1108:00CUN - BNE
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$1,954
Sat 29/1117:45SYD - CUN
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1217:15CUN - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,958

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,780

One-way from

$865

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,459
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/12-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 33m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
15/2
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($648 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Tue 2/12

09:40-17:54

1 stop23h 14m

Cancun

Mon 29/12

17:11-06:30

1 stop22h 19m

$1,780

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Wed 29/10

09:45-06:00

1 stop35h 15m

Cancun

Thu 13/11

15:00-08:45

2 stops50h 45m

$1,811

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:08

1 stop23h 58m

Cancun

Sun 15/3

16:40-07:00

2 stops46h 20m

$1,831

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

09:10-17:08

1 stop23h 58m

Cancun

Thu 19/3

16:40-07:00

2 stops46h 20m

$1,840

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

21:40-18:45

2 stops37h 05m

Cancun

Fri 14/11

19:55-19:45

2 stops31h 50m

$1,898

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:25-17:08

1 stop22h 43m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

08:15-06:35

2 stops31h 20m

$1,900

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

Cancun

Wed 25/2

08:00-08:30

2 stops32h 30m

$1,911

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Mon 3/11

10:45-10:50

2 stops39h 05m

Cancun

Sat 15/11

08:00-08:45

1 stop33h 45m

$1,922

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

09:45-14:00

2 stops43h 15m

Cancun

Sun 16/11

22:10-08:45

2 stops67h 35m

$1,922

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-18:08

1 stop23h 58m

Cancun

Wed 11/2

12:25-08:00

2 stops27h 35m

$1,946

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen (average of $908). Flying from Australia to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Playa del Carmen in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 17 October 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 23h 14m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Air Canada, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13935 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Playa del Carmen (average of $908). Flying from Australia to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,478Average$2,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,701Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,815Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,484Average$2,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,973Average$3,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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