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Cheap flights from Sydney to Playa del Carmen from $1,011

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CUN
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,724

One-way from

$1,011

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,936
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • Sydney to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($475 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 2 July 2025.

Thu 14/813:15SYD - CUN
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/818:05CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,724
Mon 18/809:25SYD - CUN
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Thu 18/912:25CUN - SYD
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 30/6$1,855
Wed 29/1010:20SYD - CUN
1 stop35h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/1122:10CUN - SYD
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,887
Wed 22/1010:30SYD - CUN
1 stop36h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1013:44CUN - SYD
1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,682
Wed 22/1013:10SYD - CUN
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 30/1016:20CUN - SYD
1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/6$2,865
Wed 6/820:55SYD - CUN
3 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/814:10CUN - SYD
2 stops37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,866
Wed 6/811:50SYD - CUN
3 stops41h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 21/801:20CUN - SYD
2 stops38h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,948

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

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Sydney

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

13:15-17:05

2 stops42h 50m

Cancun

Thu 21/8

18:05-12:15

2 stops27h 10m

$1,724

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:25-17:05

1 stop22h 40m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

12:25-06:35

2 stops27h 10m

$1,855

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

10:20-06:00

1 stop35h 40m

Cancun

Wed 5/11

22:10-09:35

2 stops43h 25m

$1,887

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

10:30-06:41

1 stop36h 11m

Cancun

Thu 30/10

13:44-07:00

1 stop25h 16m

$2,682

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/10

13:10-17:05

1 stop19h 55m

Cancun

Thu 30/10

16:20-06:55

1 stop22h 35m

$2,865

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

20:55-12:25

3 stops54h 30m

Cancun

Fri 22/8

14:10-19:00

2 stops37h 50m

$2,866

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

11:50-14:15

3 stops41h 25m

Cancun

Thu 21/8

01:20-06:45

2 stops38h 25m

$2,948

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

09:25-17:10

1 stop22h 45m

$1,011

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

16:20-09:45

3 stops32h 25m

$1,014

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

11:50-14:15

3 stops41h 25m

$1,878

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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 27 June 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 2 July 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Playa del Carmen?

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 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, andLATAM 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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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.
  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,011. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,580Average$2,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,678Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,974Average$2,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,479Average$2,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,936Average$3,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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