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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen from £293

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CUN
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or June, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£476

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£772
25/8-9/9
  • 25/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 53m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 33m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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 4 July 2025.

Wed 17/913:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 24/919:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7£478
Wed 24/914:00LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1009:16CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£481
Tue 23/910:00LGW - CUN
1 stop14h 30mAir Europa
Tue 30/920:40CUN - LGW
1 stop13h 45mAir Europa
Deal found 3/7£489
Mon 25/815:05LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:45CUN - LGW
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7£492

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 17/9

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Wed 24/9

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£478

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

14:00-08:11

1 stop24h 11m

Cancun

Sat 4/10

09:16-10:00

1 stop18h 44m

£481

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

10:00-18:30

1 stop14h 30m

Cancun

Tue 30/9

20:40-16:25

1 stop13h 45m

£489

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

10:40-09:39

2 stops28h 59m

Cancun

Tue 16/9

10:45-08:10

2 stops15h 25m

£498

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

10:00-08:33

2 stops28h 33m

£293

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/7

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen, you should look to book at least 2 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of £317). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of £985). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Alison,May 2025

LHR - MAN

Gate staff were confused and passengers openly incredulous at lack of organisation and information to the extent that for a while we all believed entry to the gate would be via a coffee shop. It was embarrassing to see US passengers so derisive of the ground crew’s ineptitude.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Alison,May 2025

LHR - MAN

Gate staff were confused and passengers openly incredulous at lack of organisation and information to the extent that for a while we all believed entry to the gate would be via a coffee shop. It was embarrassing to see US passengers so derisive of the ground crew’s ineptitude.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Alison,May 2025

LHR - MAN

Gate staff were confused and passengers openly incredulous at lack of organisation and information to the extent that for a while we all believed entry to the gate would be via a coffee shop. It was embarrassing to see US passengers so derisive of the ground crew’s ineptitude.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Alison,May 2025

LHR - MAN

Gate staff were confused and passengers openly incredulous at lack of organisation and information to the extent that for a while we all believed entry to the gate would be via a coffee shop. It was embarrassing to see US passengers so derisive of the ground crew’s ineptitude.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £128. On average you can expect to pay £1,128. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £434.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of £317). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of £985). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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TUI AirwaysCheapest£255Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£418Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£436Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air EuropaCheapest£469Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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