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£269+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Mon 16/310:50
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Sun 22/318:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£460
Thu 26/209:00
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
TUI Airways
Mon 9/317:30
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 1/2£461
Thu 12/208:20
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop14h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 15/215:09
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2£464
Tue 17/316:25
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop23h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 24/315:33
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop13h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1£468
Thu 19/307:50
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Thu 26/321:05
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 20m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 2/2£474
Tue 17/308:50
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop15h 30m
Aer Lingus
Thu 26/321:05
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 20m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 2/2£475
Thu 26/212:30
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:45
CUN
-
LGW
2 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£478
Thu 19/306:00
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/321:10
CUN
-
LHR
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£479
Thu 26/208:20
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/314:22
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£480
Tue 17/216:30
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/215:09
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop12h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£482
Mon 2/310:05
LHR
-
CUN
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Mon 9/316:20
CUN
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1£483
Tue 24/209:00
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/312:15
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£486

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 2 February 2026.

Return from

£460

One-way from

£269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£516
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/3-22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 20m total
  • London to Cancún
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-10:35

1 stop29h 00m

Cancun

Tue 26/5

11:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£527

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

06:30-15:05

1 stop13h 35m

Cancun

Sun 15/2

11:00-07:50

1 stop15h 50m

£528

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

14:45-20:40

Nonstop10h 55m

Cancun

Fri 20/3

22:50-13:05

Nonstop9h 15m

£535

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

17:50-15:05

1 stop26h 15m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

11:15-06:25

1 stop14h 10m

£542

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

13:05-09:00

2 stops24h 55m

Cancun

Mon 23/3

11:15-06:25

1 stop14h 10m

£544

LondonCancún

LCY - CUN

LCYCUN

London City

Tue 3/3

09:20-21:11

2 stops16h 51m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

16:55-19:35

1 stop21h 40m

£547

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

06:30-17:40

2 stops17h 10m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

15:15-13:15

1 stop16h 00m

£556

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

11:35-10:35

1 stop29h 00m

Cancun

Sat 30/5

11:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£556

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

11:35-10:35

1 stop29h 00m

Cancun

Sat 30/5

11:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£556

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

14:00-18:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Tue 12/5

20:15-11:50

Nonstop9h 35m

£560

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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 30 January 2026.

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 13 hours 36 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 Wednesday (2 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 £425
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £253
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £450
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £445

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

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen are TUI Airways, Aer Lingus 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 2 February 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
678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,232 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,676 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,711 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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 £140, however they can be found for as little as £60.

  • 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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