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£255+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
29 Jul — 5 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 June 2026.

Sun 1/1110:55
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Fri 13/1118:50
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£533
Thu 24/909:40
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 25m
TUI Airways
Thu 8/1016:05
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
TUI Airways
Deal found 27/6£535
Thu 24/913:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 35m
British Airways
Thu 8/1019:50
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£538
Sun 1/1110:55
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Mon 9/1118:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£539
Mon 7/1210:55
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Mon 14/1218:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 25/6£540
Wed 18/1110:00
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop34h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 16/1220:30
CUN
-
LHR
Nonstop9h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/6£541
Wed 4/1106:00
LHR
-
CUN
2 stops21h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 8/1108:00
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/6£542
Sat 14/1109:50
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop14h 30m
Aer Lingus
Sat 28/1121:05
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 20m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 25/6£542
Fri 13/1106:00
LHR
-
CUN
2 stops21h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 16/1108:00
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/6£543
Wed 28/1013:50
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1115:16
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop15h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£544
Wed 11/1120:25
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop23h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 25/1120:30
CUN
-
LHR
Nonstop9h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/6£545
Thu 24/906:50
LHR
-
CUN
2 stops19h 20m
Air Canada
Thu 8/1017:20
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop38h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/6£545

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 29 June 2026.

Return from

£533

One-way from

£255

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£699
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/11-13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 20m total
  • London to Cancún
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 09m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 9/12

17:05-15:05

1 stop27h 00m

Cancun

Thu 17/12

16:55-10:45

1 stop12h 50m

£578

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Wed 9/9

19:45-11:15

Nonstop9h 30m

£614

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

10:25-19:50

2 stops39h 25m

Cancun

Sat 19/9

08:05-09:20

2 stops19h 15m

£616

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

06:30-19:50

2 stops19h 20m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

12:25-10:20

2 stops15h 55m

£633

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

06:30-19:50

2 stops19h 20m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

12:25-11:20

1 stop16h 55m

£633

LondonCancún

LCY - CUN

LCYCUN

London City

Wed 4/11

20:05-15:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cancun

Tue 17/11

16:55-09:30

1 stop11h 35m

£635

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

12:50-18:30

Nonstop10h 40m

Cancun

Wed 25/11

15:00-08:45

1 stop12h 45m

£638

LondonCancún

LCY - CUN

LCYCUN

London City

Fri 11/9

18:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

Cancun

Sat 19/9

18:25-17:55

2 stops17h 30m

£645

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

14:00-10:30

2 stops26h 30m

Cancun

Mon 12/10

05:25-10:00

2 stops22h 35m

£652

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

17:55-12:50

2 stops24h 55m

Cancun

Mon 26/10

08:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

£667

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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 14 hours 3 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.

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 £438
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £245
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £467
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £465

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

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

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Mexico, such as Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,894 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,270 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,082 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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, Air Europa 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 £190, however they can be found for as little as £73.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 35 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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