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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen from £287

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CUN
15 Jul — 22 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 Thursday 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 15 June 2026.

Fri 18/913:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 35m
British Airways
Mon 28/919:45
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 11/6£567
Mon 15/620:15
LGW
-
CUN
3 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/615:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£567
Fri 13/1111:15
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops28h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 2/1217:20
CUN
-
LGW
2 stops33h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/6£568
Wed 16/917:25
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop31h 15m
Air Europa
Tue 22/920:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Air Europa
Deal found 11/6£570
Fri 25/913:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 35m
British Airways
Fri 2/1019:50
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/6£571
Thu 18/610:20
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop15h 20m
Condor
Wed 24/617:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop19h 05m
Condor
Deal found 14/6£572
Tue 30/609:15
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 25m
TUI Airways
Tue 7/715:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
TUI Airways
Deal found 11/6£573
Thu 25/609:40
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 25m
TUI Airways
Thu 2/716:05
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
TUI Airways
Deal found 14/6£573
Mon 5/1009:40
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop30h 25m
Air Transat
Thu 15/1011:45
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air Transat
Deal found 14/6£576
Fri 11/910:00
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop14h 40m
Air Europa
Fri 25/920:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/6£576
Sun 21/613:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 30m
British Airways
Sun 13/919:45
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 12/6£578

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 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£287

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£695
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/9-28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 05m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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29/8
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Mon 14/9

19:45-11:15

Nonstop9h 30m

£584
Fastest return journey

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 19/9

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Sat 3/10

19:50-11:15

Nonstop9h 25m

£598

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

10:00-20:25

1 stop15h 25m

Cancun

Tue 24/11

22:25-16:25

1 stop13h 00m

£611

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

£638

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Tue 1/12

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£649

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Thu 26/11

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£675

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 28/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Wed 3/3

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£678

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

11:40-19:10

1 stop36h 30m

Cancun

Tue 2/3

12:20-09:45

1 stop16h 25m

£725

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

11:40-19:10

1 stop36h 30m

Cancun

Fri 26/2

20:30-09:45

1 stop32h 15m

£725

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

11:40-19:10

1 stop36h 30m

Cancun

Fri 15/1

14:35-09:45

1 stop14h 10m

£727

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Deals found on 15/6

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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 15 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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
618 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,052 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like British Airways and Air Europa fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in about 10h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. 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 £248. On average you can expect to pay £746. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £401.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest£253Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£274Average£304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£445Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air TransatCheapest£497Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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