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£249+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 9月 2024.

Return from

£257

One-way from

£249

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£560
TUI Airways
  • TUI Airways
  • 23/9-7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 45m total
  • London to Cancún
4/11
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 17m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2024

Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen in September & October 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Playa del Carmen in September and October 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 9月 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen in September and October 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
週二 24/909:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
週二 1/1016:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£257
週二 24/914:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
週二 8/1009:07CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£445
週一 23/908:30LHR - CUN
1 stop17h 30mAir Canada
週一 7/1015:00CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9£475
週四 26/912:00LGW - CUN
2 stops37h 58mKLM
週四 3/1016:20CUN - LGW
2 stops35h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/9£476
週四 19/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
週日 29/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£485
週四 19/915:05LGW - CUN
2 stops48h 30mAmerican Airlines
週四 3/1012:40CUN - LGW
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9£486
週二 24/911:35LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 23mAir France
週二 8/1012:44CUN - LHR
1 stop15h 31mAir France
Deal found 12/9£489
週二 24/906:30LHR - CUN
2 stops19h 28mDelta
週一 7/1012:44CUN - LHR
1 stop15h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/9£494
週三 25/910:35LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
週三 9/1015:00CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£497

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 1,006,798 searches and data were last updated on 13 9月 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.
週二 24/909:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
週二 8/1016:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£257
週二 24/914:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
週二 8/1009:07CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£445
週一 4/1107:25LHR - CUN
1 stop18h 05mIcelandair
週一 18/1117:30CUN - LHR
1 stop31h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 12/9£457
週一 4/1114:30LHR - CUN
1 stop27h 30mAir Canada
週一 18/1108:00CUN - LHR
1 stop18h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9£470
週二 5/1107:25LHR - CUN
1 stop18h 05mJetBlue
週三 27/1112:10CUN - LHR
1 stop16h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9£474
週四 26/912:00LGW - CUN
2 stops37h 58mKLM
週四 3/1016:20CUN - LGW
2 stops35h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/9£476
週四 21/1106:30LHR - CUN
2 stops35h 00mBritish Airways
週日 24/1115:40CUN - LHR
1 stop12h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£483
週一 18/1120:25LHR - CUN
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
週二 26/1112:05CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£484
週四 19/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
週日 29/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£485

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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 9月 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.
週二 24/909:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
週二 8/1016:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£257
週二 24/914:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
週二 8/1009:07CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£454
週四 26/912:00LGW - CUN
2 stops37h 58mKLM
週四 3/1016:20CUN - LGW
2 stops35h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/9£476
週四 19/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
週日 29/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£485
週四 19/915:05LGW - CUN
2 stops48h 30mAmerican Airlines
週四 3/1012:40CUN - LGW
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9£486
週三 18/909:30LHR - CUN
2 stops16h 30mAir Canada
週三 25/915:00CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9£504
週四 19/920:05LHR - CUN
1 stop21h 39mDelta
週四 26/912:29CUN - LHR
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/9£510
週四 26/912:00LGW - CUN
1 stop29h 44mDelta
週四 3/1008:15CUN - LGW
2 stops19h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/9£513
週四 19/914:10LHR - CUN
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
週四 26/914:24CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9£516

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 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 9月 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.
週一 4/1114:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£249
週一 23/906:00LTN - CUN
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£259
週四 3/1009:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£259
週二 24/916:45STN - CUN
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£295
週六 21/907:25LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£304
週六 21/910:00LGW - CUN
1 stop14h 30mAir Europa
Deal found 11/9£335
週日 22/919:00LCY - CUN
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£344
週四 3/1011:00LGW - CUN
3 stops83h 59mWestJet
Deal found 12/9£427
週一 4/1114:50LHR - CUN
1 stop33h 16mWestJet
Deal found 12/9£440

Direct flights to Playa del Carmen

週二 24/909:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
週二 8/1016:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 12/9£257
週二 11/210:50LGW - CUN
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
週二 18/218:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9£423
週四 26/909:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
週日 29/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£803

Find flights to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Locate flights to Playa del Carmen that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,006,798 searches and data was last updated on 13 9月 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£257 - £482

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

週一 23/9

Nonstop10h 25m

Cancun

週一 7/10

Nonstop9h 20m

£257

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

週二 11/2

Nonstop11h 05m

Cancun

週二 18/2

Nonstop9h 20m

£423

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

週二 11/3

1 stop15h 25m

Cancun

週四 20/3

1 stop16h 20m

£454

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

週二 24/9

1 stop24h 17m

Cancun

週二 8/10

1 stop18h 53m

£454

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

週一 4/11

1 stop18h 05m

Cancun

週一 18/11

1 stop31h 25m

£457

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

週一 4/11

1 stop27h 30m

Cancun

週一 18/11

1 stop18h 10m

£470

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

週二 12/11

1 stop18h 05m

Cancun

週四 21/11

1 stop16h 20m

£474

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

週二 5/11

1 stop29h 10m

Cancun

週四 14/11

1 stop14h 45m

£478

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

週二 11/3

1 stop24h 42m

Cancun

週一 24/3

1 stop15h 20m

£482

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 12/9

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Travel insights for flights to Playa del Carmen

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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 6 September 2024.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 18 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 15 hours 45 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 8 September 2024.

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

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

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

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 9月 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, SWISS and British Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

8.0
Very Good
9,116 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

7.8
Good
1,364 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

7.7
Good
1,728 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

7.6
Good
690 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,621 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead bins were full with crew equipment, so we had nowhere to put our luggage. Not ideal for a 7-hour flight. Paid for couples seats, which are near the galley. Constant noise from the crew all night, didn't get any sleep whatsoever. Food service was extremely slow.

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, 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 £124, however they can be found for as little as £44.

  • 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 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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