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— CUN
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025, 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 13 September 2025.

Return from

£466

One-way from

£249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£492
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/9-3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to Cancún
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TUI Airways
  • TUI Airways
  • 18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 September 2025.

Fri 26/912:05LHR - CUN
1 stop13h 35mAir Canada
Fri 3/1020:45CUN - LHR
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9£466
Sat 20/910:00LHR - CUN
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/914:00CUN - LHR
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£467
Tue 7/1009:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 21/1016:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 11/9£467
Wed 8/1006:50LHR - CUN
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Tue 21/1020:45CUN - LHR
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9£468
Fri 19/908:30LHR - CUN
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/914:00CUN - LHR
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£469
Thu 18/909:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 23/916:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£469
Tue 7/1006:00LHR - CUN
2 stops19h 40mAir Canada
Tue 21/1020:45CUN - LHR
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9£470
Mon 22/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1019:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£470
Sat 20/917:40LHR - CUN
2 stops25h 20mAir Canada
Sat 11/1010:00CUN - LHR
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/9£471
Fri 5/1210:50LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1218:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9£471
Fri 26/912:15LHR - CUN
1 stop33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1015:05CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£471
Fri 21/1110:50LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 1/1218:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£471

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 16/11

10:50-16:50

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Tue 25/11

17:20-19:00

2 stops20h 40m

£472

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 6/10

18:15-20:20

2 stops32h 05m

Cancun

Mon 13/10

20:35-18:35

1 stop16h 00m

£474

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

14:45-20:40

Nonstop10h 55m

Cancun

Mon 9/2

13:40-07:50

1 stop13h 10m

£488

LondonCancún

LCY - CUN

LCYCUN

London City

Tue 4/11

09:50-11:25

2 stops30h 35m

Cancun

Fri 14/11

08:23-11:40

2 stops22h 17m

£492

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 6/10

13:05-06:41

1 stop23h 36m

Cancun

Fri 17/10

08:45-05:55

1 stop15h 10m

£493

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Fri 9/1

15:20-07:29

1 stop21h 09m

Cancun

Tue 17/3

07:23-06:40

2 stops18h 17m

£493

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

14:50-06:41

2 stops21h 51m

Cancun

Sun 5/10

16:12-10:40

1 stop12h 28m

£493

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 9/12

10:45-21:20

1 stop15h 35m

Cancun

Sun 21/12

22:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

£493

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Sat 14/2

16:20-16:40

1 stop29h 20m

Cancun

Wed 18/3

11:40-06:40

1 stop14h 00m

£493

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

12:00-06:29

2 stops23h 29m

Cancun

Tue 4/11

13:27-10:50

2 stops16h 23m

£493

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 6 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.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from London to Playa del Carmen takes 14 hours 21 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Air Canada.

British Airways
British Airways
From £607
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £342
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £657
Air France
Air France
From £599

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

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen are TUI Airways, Icelandair and British 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 13 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Mexico, such as Finnair, 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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, TUI Airways 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 £90, however they can be found for as little as £85.

  • 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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