Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen from £258

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CUN
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Playa del Carmen are usually found in October or January, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 June 2026.

Thu 10/910:00
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop14h 40m
Air Europa
Thu 24/920:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Air Europa
Deal found 5/6£567
Fri 18/913:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 35m
British Airways
Mon 28/919:45
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£572
Sun 22/1110:55
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Fri 4/1218:50
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£573
Tue 24/1119:40
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1218:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£574
Thu 3/911:35
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop29h 00m
Air Transat
Wed 9/911:45
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air Transat
Deal found 6/6£578
Thu 11/622:05
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/616:05
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£580
Thu 18/609:40
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/705:25
CUN
-
LGW
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£581
Thu 18/609:40
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/705:25
CUN
-
LGW
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£582
Mon 5/1009:40
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop30h 25m
Air Transat
Mon 19/1011:15
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Air Transat
Deal found 7/6£582
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop29h 00m
Air Transat
Mon 14/911:15
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop17h 30m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/6£583

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 7 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£564

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£585
TUI Airways
  • TUI Airways
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Sat 26/9

19:45-11:15

Nonstop9h 30m

£603

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 12/10

09:40-10:05

1 stop30h 25m

Cancun

Sun 1/11

21:20-09:45

1 stop31h 25m

£610

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

13:25-18:05

Nonstop10h 40m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

19:50-11:15

Nonstop9h 25m

£657

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Sat 21/11

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£675

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

11:35-10:35

1 stop29h 00m

Cancun

Sun 1/11

21:20-09:45

1 stop31h 25m

£692

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Wed 9/9

19:45-11:15

Nonstop9h 30m

£696
Fastest return journey

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

10:10-14:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Cancun

Mon 13/7

16:30-07:55

Nonstop9h 25m

£703

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

16:26-20:00

2 stops21h 34m

£712

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

18:40-15:50

2 stops26h 10m

Cancun

Wed 13/1

18:00-17:50

2 stops18h 50m

£750

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Sun 12/7

19:35-11:15

Nonstop9h 40m

£774

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/6

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to PL9?

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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 7 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Transat,Air Europa, andBritish Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Airlines like Air Transat, British Airways, and TUI Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 05m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen is about 4953 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen is £273. On average you can expect to pay £599. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £403.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen?

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Top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest£254Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£276Average£306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£451Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air TransatCheapest£500Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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