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

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen will take you 17h 34m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen is about 4938 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

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

The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen is £654. On average you can expect to pay £967. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cancun), can usually be booked for £541.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Consider Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Playa del Carmen.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between £827 and £626 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £557 on Aer Lingus (3 Nov-17 Nov).

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CUN

1 stop14h 30m

Aer Lingus

Tue 17/1121:05

CUN

LHR

1 stop13h 30m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 1/6£557

Thu 29/1009:50

LHR

CUN

1 stop14h 30m

Aer Lingus

Thu 5/1121:05

CUN

LHR

1 stop12h 20m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 2/6£565

Thu 5/1109:50

LHR

CUN

1 stop14h 30m

Aer Lingus

Thu 19/1121:05

CUN

LHR

1 stop12h 20m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 1/6£566

Thu 5/1114:30

LHR

CUN

1 stop21h 30m

Air Canada

Tue 17/1108:00

CUN

LHR

1 stop22h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 6/6£568

Sun 22/1114:30

LHR

CUN

1 stop21h 30m

Air Canada

Fri 4/1208:00

CUN

LHR

1 stop22h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 5/6£569

Mon 5/1014:05

LHR

CUN

1 stop28h 10m

Air Canada

Mon 19/1010:00

CUN

LHR

1 stop18h 00m

Air Canada

Deal found 5/6£569

Fri 30/1013:00

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CUN

1 stop13h 45m

Air Canada

Fri 13/1108:00

CUN

LHR

1 stop22h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 6/6£571

Thu 10/916:25

LHR

CUN

1 stop23h 35m

American Airlines

Thu 24/914:57

CUN

LHR

1 stop13h 53m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/6£572

Wed 28/1020:45

LHR

CUN

1 stop27h 35m

Aer Lingus

Tue 10/1121:05

CUN

LHR

1 stop13h 30m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 2/6£572

Sat 31/1013:00

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CUN

1 stop13h 45m

Air Canada

Fri 13/1110:30

CUN

LHR

1 stop15h 40m

Air Canada

Deal found 3/6£574

Mon 2/1110:15

LHR

CUN

1 stop15h 30m

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Sat 14/1112:03

CUN

LHR

1 stop13h 47m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/6£575

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CUN

2 stops21h 23m

American Airlines

Tue 22/912:33

CUN

LHR

1 stop14h 27m

American Airlines

Deal found 4/6£575

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Round-trip from	£557
One-way from	£316
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£706

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Fri 23/10

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11:05-13:55

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20:00-11:30

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06:03-07:55

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£731

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06:30-20:23

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11:00-11:20

1 stop18h 20m

£733

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15:15-09:55

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14:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

£744

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18:35-11:40

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Wed 19/8

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£745

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London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

08:20-20:05

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13:30-09:15

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£746

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18:55-11:40

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14:15-11:20

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£746

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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689 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Virgin Atlantic

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10.0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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7.4

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10.0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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689 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Air Canada

7.1

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Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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689 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,028 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

689 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen will take you 17h 34m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen is about 4938 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen is £654. On average you can expect to pay £967. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cancun), can usually be booked for £541.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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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KLM	Cheapest£255	Average£686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£447	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£456	Average£598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	Cheapest£458	Average£641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£460	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£493	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	Cheapest£500	Average£745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£526	Average£750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£528	Average£769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Avianca	Cheapest£548	Average£659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights

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