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£242+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen

Wed 28/1016:00 -
1 stop32h 55m
Wed 18/1121:20 -
Nonstop9h 05m
Deal found 31/8£526
Sun 22/1110:55 -
Nonstop11h 00m
Sun 13/1218:40 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Deal found 1/9£526
Fri 16/1011:35 -
1 stop29h 00m
Fri 23/1011:15 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 1/9£527
Wed 14/1011:15 -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 21/1023:20 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 1/9£528
Sun 22/1117:35 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 13/1208:15 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 1/9£529
Fri 20/1113:45 -
1 stop33h 40m
Sun 22/1108:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 31/8£529
Thu 10/911:35 -
1 stop29h 00m
Thu 24/911:45 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 31/8£532
Mon 26/1011:40 -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 17/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 31/8£532
Tue 29/908:45 -
1 stop13h 55m
Tue 13/1013:20 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 1/9£533
Fri 4/1213:00 -
Nonstop11h 00m
Thu 24/1221:00 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 31/8£534
Thu 12/1106:00 -
1 stop17h 05m
Sat 21/1121:30 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 31/8£534
Mon 26/1011:40 -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 18/1113:50 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 1/9£534

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Return from

£523

One-way from

£242

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£569
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 16/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • London to Cancún
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Condor
  • Condor
  • 10/9
  • 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

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

13:25-18:05

Nonstop10h 40m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

19:50-11:15

Nonstop9h 25m

£548

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 8/12

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Tue 19/1

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£563
Fastest return journey

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Sun 11/10

19:50-11:15

Nonstop9h 25m

£565

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 23/1

10:00-18:25

1 stop13h 25m

Cancun

Fri 29/1

11:00-15:45

2 stops23h 45m

£569

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 13/12

11:40-12:50

1 stop30h 10m

Cancun

Tue 19/1

12:35-09:45

1 stop16h 10m

£571

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 8/2

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Mon 15/2

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£571

LondonCancún

LCY London City - CUN Cancun

LCYCUN

London City

Mon 23/11

20:05-15:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cancun

Mon 7/12

08:15-08:50

2 stops19h 35m

£577

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 28/10

11:40-09:35

1 stop26h 55m

Cancun

Sat 14/11

19:10-09:45

1 stop33h 35m

£578

LondonCancún

LHR London Heathrow - CUN Cancun

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

11:15-19:50

1 stop14h 35m

Cancun

Mon 12/10

08:00-07:15

1 stop17h 15m

£579

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Tue 24/11

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£585

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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 10 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 £419
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £239
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £120
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £448

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 British Airways.

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
10,154 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
10,154 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,154 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
695 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,154 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
11,566 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,154 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
8,198 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,154 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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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