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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen from $1,038

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CUN
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Thu 18/1213:55MEL - CUN
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1209:00CUN - MEL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$3,432
Fri 19/1214:15MEL - CUN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1209:00CUN - MEL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,454
Thu 25/1211:30MEL - CUN
1 stop24h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/107:41CUN - MEL
1 stop33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,494
Mon 22/1211:30MEL - CUN
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/107:41CUN - MEL
1 stop33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,643
Sun 21/1211:30MEL - CUN
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/107:41CUN - MEL
2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,718
Fri 19/1211:05MEL - CUN
2 stops22h 54mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1217:11CUN - MEL
1 stop43h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$3,772
Sat 27/1211:30MEL - CUN
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/116:20CUN - MEL
2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$3,940

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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

Round-trip from

$1,522

One-way from

$1,038

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,890
1/12-15/12
  • 1/12-15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($565 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

17:45-10:55

3 stops32h 10m

Cancun

Wed 29/4

13:05-05:00

1 stop24h 55m

$1,523

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

16:05-20:45

1 stop20h 40m

Cancun

Sat 14/2

16:25-10:20

2 stops25h 55m

$1,605

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

16:05-14:15

1 stop38h 10m

Cancun

Sat 21/3

18:15-09:30

1 stop23h 15m

$1,620

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

10:10-17:08

1 stop22h 58m

Cancun

Sun 29/3

14:00-08:40

2 stops50h 40m

$1,634

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

09:00-17:20

2 stops24h 20m

Cancun

Sun 29/3

16:35-10:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,648

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

08:00-17:20

2 stops25h 20m

Cancun

Sun 29/3

16:35-05:00

1 stop44h 25m

$1,785

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-10:00

2 stops40h 50m

Cancun

Sun 15/3

18:18-07:00

1 stop44h 42m

$1,834

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sat 6/12

12:00-11:36

2 stops39h 36m

$1,038

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

18:50-14:50

3 stops60h 00m

$1,631

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Deals found on 3/11

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

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $907). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,767). 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 MEL to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 5 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAir Canada from Melbourne Airport 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,404 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen in 20h 40m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 14737 km between Melbourne Airport and Playa del Carmen. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $907). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,767). 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,488Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,064Average$3,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,739Average$2,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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