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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen from $901

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CUN
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
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 9 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,187

One-way from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,950
21/8-28/8
  • 21/8-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
2/11
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 41m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($462 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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 9 July 2025.

Thu 21/813:30MEL - CUN
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/818:05CUN - MEL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$2,187
Wed 20/815:00MEL - CUN
2 stops58h 04mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/817:22CUN - MEL
2 stops33h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,585
Wed 20/812:00MEL - CUN
2 stops41h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 26/801:20CUN - MEL
2 stops60h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,836
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - CUN
2 stops42h 45mDelta
Tue 6/117:25CUN - MEL
2 stops46h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/7$2,931
Wed 20/810:55MEL - CUN
2 stops34h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/807:51CUN - MEL
2 stops32h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$3,072
Sun 14/1218:50MEL - CUN
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Sun 11/108:00CUN - MEL
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/7$3,372
Tue 22/715:05MEL - CUN
1 stop38h 54mQantas Airways
Fri 25/716:00CUN - MEL
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$3,443
Wed 24/1208:15MEL - CUN
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/112:00CUN - MEL
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$3,541
Wed 31/1206:00AVV - CUN
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/108:00CUN - AVV
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$5,619

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

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

13:30-17:05

2 stops42h 35m

Cancun

Thu 28/8

18:05-12:00

2 stops26h 55m

$2,187

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

15:00-10:04

2 stops58h 04m

Cancun

Wed 27/8

17:22-17:45

2 stops33h 23m

$2,585

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

12:00-14:15

2 stops41h 15m

Cancun

Tue 26/8

01:20-05:15

2 stops60h 55m

$2,836

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

10:10-12:55

2 stops42h 45m

Cancun

Tue 6/1

17:25-08:00

2 stops46h 35m

$2,931

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

10:55-06:41

2 stops34h 46m

Cancun

Wed 27/8

13:04-08:15

1 stop28h 11m

$3,072

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

18:50-17:10

2 stops38h 20m

Cancun

Sun 11/1

08:00-15:35

2 stops39h 35m

$3,372

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

15:05-14:59

1 stop38h 54m

Cancun

Fri 25/7

16:00-05:00

1 stop22h 00m

$3,443

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

08:15-16:05

2 stops23h 50m

Cancun

Mon 5/1

12:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

$3,541

MelbourneCancún

AVV - CUN

AVVCUN

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

06:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

Cancun

Tue 27/1

08:00-15:50

2 stops39h 50m

$5,619

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

14:15-17:56

2 stops43h 41m

$901

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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 9 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne 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 9 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air New Zealand, andLATAM Airlines from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,492 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,513 and LATAM Airlines from $1,715 one-way.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,586Average$3,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,646Average$3,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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