Cheap flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen from $785

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,902

One-way from

$785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,601
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/12-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 47m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 29m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($549 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Fri 12/1211:20SYD - CUN
1 stop21h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:44CUN - SYD
2 stops26h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,902
Wed 22/1010:25SYD - CUN
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Thu 30/1008:00CUN - SYD
2 stops31h 30mDelta
Deal found 26/8$1,925
Mon 13/1010:25SYD - CUN
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Mon 20/1012:25CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/8$2,005
Fri 31/1010:20SYD - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir Canada
Sat 15/1108:00CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$2,008
Sun 12/1010:30SYD - CUN
2 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1009:52CUN - SYD
2 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,065
Mon 20/1010:25SYD - CUN
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Mon 23/208:00CUN - SYD
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/8$2,068
Fri 31/1009:40SYD - CUN
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Sat 15/1106:55CUN - SYD
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Deal found 29/8$2,072

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Sydney

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

11:20-16:46

1 stop21h 26m

Cancun

Tue 3/2

14:44-09:05

2 stops26h 21m

$1,902

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

10:25-17:05

1 stop22h 40m

Cancun

Thu 30/10

08:00-07:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,925

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

10:40-21:10

2 stops26h 30m

Cancun

Mon 2/2

08:00-08:30

2 stops32h 30m

$1,986

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

10:25-20:20

2 stops25h 55m

Cancun

Mon 20/10

12:25-07:35

2 stops27h 10m

$2,005

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

17:20-21:49

3 stops44h 29m

$785

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

17:45-09:51

2 stops32h 06m

$1,019

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

10:40-18:08

1 stop23h 28m

$1,030

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:25-17:05

1 stop22h 40m

$1,068

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

18:45-11:16

2 stops32h 31m

$1,087

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/12

17:45-09:32

2 stops55h 47m

$1,094

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 29 August 2025.

When flying from Sydney to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,July 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. 5 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

    For as low as $1,902, United Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from Sydney in 21h 26m. The distance from Sydney to Playa del Carmen is about 14178 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,593Average$2,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,692Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,990Average$2,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,473Average$2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,959Average$3,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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