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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen from $999

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.
MEL — CUN
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,041

One-way from

$999

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,096
6/9-18/9
  • 6/9-18/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 31m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 58m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($610 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 19 August 2025.

Sat 6/913:30MEL - CUN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/909:54CUN - MEL
2 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$2,041
Wed 17/913:25MEL - CUN
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/909:54CUN - MEL
3 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,318
Wed 17/909:30MEL - CUN
1 stop36h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/914:24CUN - MEL
2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,567
Fri 5/909:45MEL - CUN
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/908:10CUN - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$2,639
Tue 25/1107:45MEL - CUN
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Mon 1/1218:10CUN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8$2,699
Sat 29/1108:10MEL - CUN
2 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Mon 1/1208:00CUN - MEL
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8$2,784
Tue 25/1112:00MEL - CUN
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1219:55CUN - MEL
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$2,822
Wed 26/1107:10MEL - CUN
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Sun 30/1108:00CUN - MEL
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8$2,828
Tue 25/1107:45MEL - CUN
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Sun 30/1118:10CUN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8$2,830
Tue 25/1112:00MEL - CUN
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1211:47CUN - MEL
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$2,841
Tue 25/1112:00MEL - CUN
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:47CUN - MEL
2 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$2,859

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Melbourne

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

13:30-08:55

2 stops34h 25m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

09:54-12:00

2 stops35h 06m

$2,041

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

13:25-09:15

3 stops34h 50m

Cancun

Sun 21/9

09:54-12:25

3 stops35h 31m

$2,318

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

09:30-06:41

1 stop36h 11m

Cancun

Sun 21/9

14:24-08:15

2 stops26h 51m

$2,567

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

09:45-17:05

1 stop22h 20m

Cancun

Mon 15/9

08:10-06:45

2 stops31h 35m

$2,639

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

07:45-17:10

2 stops25h 25m

Cancun

Mon 1/12

18:10-15:35

2 stops29h 25m

$2,699

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

07:10-07:00

2 stops39h 50m

Cancun

Mon 1/12

18:10-15:35

2 stops29h 25m

$2,699

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

07:45-17:10

2 stops25h 25m

Cancun

Mon 1/12

18:10-15:35

2 stops29h 25m

$2,699

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

08:10-07:00

2 stops38h 50m

Cancun

Mon 1/12

08:00-15:35

2 stops39h 35m

$2,784

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

12:00-18:45

1 stop22h 45m

Cancun

Thu 4/12

19:55-12:45

2 stops48h 50m

$2,822

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

07:10-07:00

2 stops39h 50m

Cancun

Sun 30/11

08:00-15:35

2 stops39h 35m

$2,828

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 19 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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 19 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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
896 reviews
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Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 36h 11m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 14737 km between Melbourne Airport and Playa del Carmen.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 2 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 19 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,592Average$3,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,656Average$3,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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