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£274+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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16 Oct — 23 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen

Thu 29/1011:40 -
1 stop26h 55m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 14/9£487
Fri 30/1011:40 -
1 stop34h 30m
Wed 11/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 12/9£487
Fri 30/1011:40 -
1 stop34h 30m
Fri 6/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 15/9£489
Tue 3/1111:40 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 11/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 12/9£490
Fri 13/1114:30 -
1 stop25h 16m
Wed 18/1111:48 -
1 stop13h 57m
Deal found 15/9£490
Fri 30/1011:40 -
1 stop29h 10m
Fri 27/1119:45 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 12/9£490
Fri 25/918:05 -
2 stops23h 05m
Thu 1/1014:57 -
1 stop13h 53m
Deal found 16/9£491
Sun 22/1111:40 -
1 stop35h 30m
Mon 7/1213:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 14/9£491
Fri 2/1014:25 -
2 stops26h 08m
Tue 6/1012:14 -
1 stop15h 11m
Deal found 16/9£492
Mon 5/1013:25 -
Nonstop10h 40m
Tue 20/1020:25 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Deal found 16/9£492
Fri 30/1008:20 -
1 stop30h 37m
Mon 30/1113:18 -
1 stop17h 52m
Deal found 12/9£493
Mon 5/1013:25 -
Nonstop10h 40m
Mon 19/1019:50 -
Nonstop9h 25m
Deal found 15/9£493

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Return from

£487

One-way from

£274

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£571
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to Cancún
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Condor
  • Condor
  • 15/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonCancún

STN London Stansted - CUN Cancun

STNCUN

London Stansted

Sun 22/11

21:00-20:25

3 stops52h 25m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

LondonCancún

SEN London Southend - CUN Cancun

SENCUN

London Southend

Sun 22/11

08:10-19:20

2 stops40h 10m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

LondonCancún

LTN London Luton - CUN Cancun

LTNCUN

London Luton

Fri 9/10

20:50-14:40

2 stops47h 50m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£352

LondonCancún

LTN London Luton - CUN Cancun

LTNCUN

London Luton

Sun 22/11

07:45-20:25

1 stop17h 40m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£355

LondonCancún

SEN London Southend - CUN Cancun

SENCUN

London Southend

Fri 25/9

20:05-17:40

2 stops27h 35m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£358

LondonCancún

LTN London Luton - CUN Cancun

LTNCUN

London Luton

Tue 12/1

05:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

LondonCancún

SEN London Southend - CUN Cancun

SENCUN

London Southend

Tue 6/10

20:25-14:00

2 stops47h 35m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368
Fastest return journey

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 6/12

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

LondonCancún

STN London Stansted - CUN Cancun

STNCUN

London Stansted

Sat 24/10

20:35-19:35

1 stop29h 00m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£372

LondonCancún

SEN London Southend - CUN Cancun

SENCUN

London Southend

Thu 24/9

17:20-17:40

2 stops54h 20m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£374

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

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from London to Playa del Carmen takes 13 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Playa del Carmen

The most flights from London to Playa del Carmen are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and TUI Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From £433
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £240
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £121
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £453

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen are KLM, TUI Airways and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

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

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen

Read through reviews of airlines serving Mexico, such as United Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andAir Canada. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

What is good to know if travelling to Playa del Carmen?

  • Bar hop along the lively Quinta Avenida where bars and restaurants stay open well past midnight. Blue Parrot, a bar right on the beach, has become a Playa institution. One especially unusual bar not to be missed is Alux which is dramatically housed in a cave complete with hidden nooks and chambers.
  • Organise a day trip to the ancient ruined Mayan city of Tulum, a must-see while visiting Playa. It’s one of the best preserved ruins and is set overlooking the sea and a rocky hillside.
  • Spend an entire day visiting the two nature parks: Xcaret and Xel-Ha. In both parks you can swim with the dolphins, scuba dive, dive in caverns, or see jaguars, manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species. If that sounds like too much physical activity for one day then relax and lie back in a hammock in a tropical forest.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around £186, however they can be found for as little as £72.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Glasgow offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 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 mi away from Cancun).

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