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Cheap flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen from $1,293

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Playa del Carmen

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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 13 June 2026.

Thu 5/1123:15
MEL
-
CUN
2 stops52h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1112:03
CUN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,802
Thu 19/1110:45
BNE
-
CUN
2 stops43h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 23/1118:10
CUN
-
BNE
1 stop23h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,815
Fri 13/1110:45
BNE
-
CUN
1 stop21h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 22/1108:00
CUN
-
BNE
1 stop33h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/6$1,868
Mon 27/711:55
BNE
-
CUN
3 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/812:49
CUN
-
BNE
3 stops30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,883
Thu 12/1111:20
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop35h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 16/1108:00
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop33h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/6$1,930
Sun 1/1111:20
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops27h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 7/1121:30
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops44h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/6$1,986
Tue 17/1110:40
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop23h 20m
Delta
Fri 4/1211:20
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops29h 10m
Delta
Deal found 11/6$1,996
Wed 2/1210:40
BNE
-
CUN
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Thu 7/117:40
CUN
-
BNE
2 stops47h 40m
Delta
Deal found 10/6$2,012
Tue 13/1010:15
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops26h 10m
Delta
Fri 23/1012:25
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 12/6$2,049
Mon 16/1112:00
MEL
-
CUN
2 stops39h 05m
Delta
Sun 29/1108:38
CUN
-
MEL
2 stops33h 12m
Delta
Deal found 13/6$2,081
Thu 19/1112:00
MEL
-
CUN
2 stops39h 05m
Delta
Mon 30/1111:20
CUN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/6$2,087
Mon 16/1112:00
MEL
-
CUN
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Thu 26/1113:40
CUN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 13/6$2,096

Find 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 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,802

One-way from

$1,377

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,440
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/11-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 45m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
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11/7
  • 11/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 18m total
  • Australia to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

23:15-12:03

2 stops52h 48m

Cancun

Sun 8/11

12:03-05:00

1 stop24h 57m

$1,802

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Thu 19/11

10:45-23:59

2 stops28h 14m

Cancun

Mon 23/11

11:35-08:45

2 stops30h 10m

$1,837

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Fri 13/11

10:45-17:10

1 stop21h 25m

Cancun

Sun 22/11

08:00-08:45

1 stop33h 45m

$1,868

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

Cancun

Fri 4/12

11:20-08:30

2 stops29h 10m

$2,005

BrisbaneCancún

BNE - CUN

BNECUN

Brisbane

Wed 2/12

10:40-18:00

1 stop22h 20m

Cancun

Thu 7/1

17:40-08:20

2 stops47h 40m

$2,012

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

10:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

Sun 25/10

08:00-07:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,049

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

10:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

Fri 23/10

08:00-07:50

2 stops31h 50m

$2,049

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:00-11:05

2 stops39h 05m

Cancun

Mon 30/11

11:20-09:50

2 stops30h 30m

$2,081

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

12:00-18:00

1 stop22h 00m

Cancun

Thu 26/11

08:00-09:50

2 stops33h 50m

$2,144

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-16:55

1 stop21h 55m

Cancun

Wed 29/7

10:55-07:50

2 stops29h 55m

$2,157

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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 13 June 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,819 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,651 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,176 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 20m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Delta 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, Brisbane - 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?

    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

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 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,314Average$1,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,648Average$2,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,795Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,907Average$2,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,143Average$2,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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