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$1,075+ Cheap flights to Riviera Maya

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Fri 30/1010:20
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops28h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 10/1108:00
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop33h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/7$1,948
Fri 30/1010:20
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1118:10
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,971
Mon 17/809:15
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Tue 1/918:05
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/7$1,991
Thu 12/1111:20
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops41h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1116:23
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop22h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,014
Mon 17/809:15
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Sun 30/818:05
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/7$2,038
Tue 17/1110:40
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Fri 4/1208:38
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 52m
Delta
Deal found 20/7$2,039
Mon 24/809:10
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops40h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 9/915:00
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop24h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/7$2,052
Wed 9/909:15
SYD
-
CUN
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Wed 23/912:35
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 15m
Delta
Deal found 21/7$2,068
Sat 15/817:50
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops33h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/810:40
CUN
-
SYD
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$2,078
Sun 8/1111:20
SYD
-
CUN
2 stops39h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1113:18
CUN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$2,107

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Find the latest flights to Riviera Maya in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Return from

$1,948

One-way from

$1,075

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,795
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/10-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Sydney to Cancún
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Sydney to Riviera Maya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:15-20:05

2 stops25h 50m

Cancun

Tue 1/9

08:05-06:50

2 stops31h 45m

$1,991

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

10:40-18:00

1 stop23h 20m

Cancun

Fri 4/12

07:00-08:30

2 stops33h 30m

$2,039

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

09:15-20:05

2 stops25h 50m

Cancun

Wed 9/9

08:05-06:50

2 stops31h 45m

$2,068

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:15-17:00

1 stop22h 45m

Cancun

Wed 23/9

11:16-06:50

2 stops28h 34m

$2,069

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

10:15-16:50

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

Sat 31/10

08:00-07:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,185

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

09:15-17:00

1 stop22h 45m

Cancun

Tue 8/9

12:35-06:50

2 stops27h 15m

$2,252
Fastest return journey

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

14:05-21:17

1 stop23h 12m

Cancun

Fri 4/12

15:07-06:25

1 stop23h 18m

$2,538
Cheapest one-way

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

10:15-20:15

2 stops26h 00m

$1,075

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

09:15-17:00

1 stop22h 45m

$1,115

SydneyCancún

SYD - CUN

SYDCUN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

09:15-20:25

2 stops26h 10m

$1,115

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riviera Maya

How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya takes 22 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Riviera Maya from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya are Qantas Airways, Delta and United Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,322
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,659
Delta
Delta
From $1,807
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,120

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya are Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Delta.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated 23 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,830 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,371 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.

  • How much is a return flight to Riviera Maya?

    A return flight to Riviera Maya will typically cost around $335, however they can be found for as little as $208.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 km away from Cancun).

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