Cheap flights from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen from $918

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
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,782

One-way from

$918

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,063
7/9-13/9
  • 7/9-13/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
2/11
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($630 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($147 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 18 July 2025.

Sun 7/913:20MEL - CUN
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/916:10CUN - MEL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,782
Wed 22/1006:30MEL - CUN
3 stops42h 50mAir Canada
Wed 5/1118:10CUN - MEL
2 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 16/7$2,224
Sun 7/910:35AVV - CUN
3 stops61h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/920:45CUN - AVV
3 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$4,240

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

13:20-15:00

2 stops40h 40m

Cancun

Sat 13/9

16:10-12:00

2 stops28h 50m

$1,782

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

06:30-09:20

3 stops42h 50m

Cancun

Wed 5/11

18:10-14:45

2 stops28h 35m

$2,224

MelbourneCancún

AVV - CUN

AVVCUN

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/9

10:35-09:20

3 stops61h 45m

Cancun

Sat 13/9

20:45-22:50

3 stops59h 05m

$4,240

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

14:15-14:50

2 stops40h 35m

$918

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

07:30-10:50

3 stops43h 20m

$1,465

MelbourneCancún

AVV - CUN

AVVCUN

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/11

14:50-07:00

2 stops56h 10m

$1,513

MelbourneCancún

MEL - CUN

MELCUN

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

10:10-18:15

1 stop24h 05m

$2,030

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Deals found on 17/7

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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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and Air Canada 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,598Average$3,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,665Average$3,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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