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Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen from £235

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CUN
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Thu 9/5

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£646

Return from

£466

One-way from

£235
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Cancun
One-way flight from London to Playa del Carmen

Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Playa del Carmen in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 6/506:00LTN - CUN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/521:35CUN - LTN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£488
Wed 1/520:00LGW - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/509:20CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£494
Sun 12/513:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 3/719:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£502
Mon 13/513:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 28/619:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£507
Fri 10/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 24/516:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 26/4£512
Tue 7/506:15LHR - CUN
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/513:25CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£514
Thu 9/511:30LHR - CUN
2 stops27h 55mIberia
Thu 23/514:24CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 01mIberia
Deal found 26/4£516
Wed 1/520:00LGW - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/518:05CUN - LGW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£519
Thu 9/507:40LHR - CUN
2 stops18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 16/512:40CUN - LHR
1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£522

Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Playa del Carmen in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Playa del Carmen in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 13/1110:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 20/1118:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£460
Thu 19/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1017:55CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£466
Sun 1/1210:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 11/1218:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£476
Wed 13/1110:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 21/1118:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£478
Mon 9/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 16/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£478
Mon 11/1110:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 26/1118:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4£479
Wed 11/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 18/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£485
Mon 6/506:00LTN - CUN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/521:35CUN - LTN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£488
Mon 9/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 16/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£488

Flights to Playa del Carmen departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Playa del Carmen, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Playa del Carmen. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 6/506:00LTN - CUN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/521:35CUN - LTN
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£488
Wed 1/520:00LGW - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/518:05CUN - LGW
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£519
Wed 1/519:00LGW - CUN
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/509:20CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£538
Wed 1/520:00LGW - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/518:05CUN - LGW
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£544
Thu 2/508:40LHR - CUN
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/510:44CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£546
Sun 5/515:05LGW - CUN
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 15/511:05CUN - LGW
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4£550
Wed 1/520:00LGW - CUN
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/518:30CUN - LGW
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£554
Mon 6/507:40LHR - CUN
2 stops18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/510:44CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4£555
Sun 5/506:15LHR - CUN
1 stop18h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 16/511:09CUN - LHR
1 stop18h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/4£558

One-way flights to Playa del Carmen

Explore one-way flight options to Playa del Carmen for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Playa del Carmen at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen instead by utilising the search form above.
Fri 10/510:00LGW - CUN
1 stop36h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£235
Sat 1/614:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£239
Tue 14/514:00LGW - CUN
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£247
Fri 10/514:00LGW - CUN
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£250
Fri 31/514:00LGW - CUN
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£255
Wed 29/520:15LHR - CUN
2 stops49h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£260
Wed 29/520:50LGW - CUN
2 stops48h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£262
Thu 30/510:00LGW - CUN
1 stop35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£266
Sat 11/514:00LGW - CUN
3 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£286

Direct flights to Playa del Carmen

Thu 19/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1017:55CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£466
Mon 9/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 16/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£478
Wed 11/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 18/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£485
Mon 9/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 16/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£488
Fri 13/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 23/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£497
Sun 12/513:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 3/719:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£502
Wed 5/613:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 14/619:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£506
Wed 5/613:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 13/619:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£506
Mon 13/513:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 28/619:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/4£507

Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Playa del Carmen is currently £256 while a return flight costs £513. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Playa del Carmen (average of £317). Flying to Playa del Carmen in July will prove the most costly (average of £908). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£532

February

£558

March

£254

April

£578

May

£598

June

£569

July

£726

August

£677

September

£583

October

£592

November

£588

December

£582

Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

24 - 30 °C

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).

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 to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 34 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Iberia, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.9
Good
1,623 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.8
Good
2,056 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.8
Good
1,382 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.7
Good
746 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Playa del Carmen is located in the middle of the Mayan Riviera in the state of Quintana Roo, about 55km (35 miles) from Cancun. It is popular with young revellers attracted by its party-town reputation and is a popular stopping-off point for cruise-ship visitors too.

Travellers taking flights to Playa del Carmen will discover wonderful beaches, a good range of accommodation and, of course, fantastic weather. The annual average temperature is about 27 degrees.

Sports on offer include swimming, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, para-sailing and sky diving.

Quinta Avenida or Fifth Avenue is located just one block off the beach, adjacent to the “Zocalo” (main square) in central Playa del Carmen. It’s Playa del Carmen’s main thoroughfare, a place of shops, eateries and entertainment. The cuisine on offer ranges from Italian and American to traditional Mexican.

A good transport network connects the resort with other tourist spots and other parts of Mexico. There is a ferry to Cozumel that departs several times a day.

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, TAP AIR PORTUGAL is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Playa del Carmen?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Playa del Carmen. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

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

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around £150, however they can be found for as little as £96.

  • 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 50 minutes).

  • Does Cancun Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun Airport?

    Yes. Cancun Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun Airport (0.0 mi away from Cancun Airport).

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