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 19h 20m. 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 £670. On average you can expect to pay £943. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cancun), can usually be booked for £542.

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.

£313+ Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Playa del Carmen

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 £775 and £952 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £539 on Virgin Atlantic (18 Nov-16 Dec).

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2026.

Wed 18/1110:00

LHR

CUN

1 stop34h 05m

Virgin Atlantic

Wed 16/1220:30

CUN

LHR

Nonstop9h 20m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 28/6£539

Tue 24/1106:00

LHR

CUN

2 stops21h 45m

Air Canada

Tue 1/1208:00

CUN

LHR

1 stop22h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 26/6£541

Thu 29/1013:00

LHR

CUN

1 stop13h 45m

Air Canada

Wed 4/1110:30

CUN

LHR

1 stop15h 40m

Air Canada

Deal found 29/6£542

Wed 18/1120:25

LHR

CUN

1 stop23h 40m

Virgin Atlantic

Wed 2/1220:30

CUN

LHR

Nonstop9h 20m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 28/6£547

Thu 17/906:00

LHR

CUN

2 stops20h 10m

Air Canada

Mon 21/913:20

CUN

LHR

1 stop14h 40m

Air Canada

Deal found 26/6£547

Wed 25/1120:25

LHR

CUN

1 stop23h 40m

Virgin Atlantic

Mon 21/1212:25

CUN

LHR

1 stop18h 15m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/6£555

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Round-trip from	£539
One-way from	£313
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£862

Virgin Atlantic
18/11-16/12
1 total stop
43h 25m total
London to Playa del Carmen

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44h 04m total
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Wed 9/12

17:05-15:05

1 stop27h 00m

Cancun

Thu 17/12

16:55-10:45

1 stop12h 50m

£576

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LHR - CUN

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Mon 5/10

06:30-19:50

2 stops19h 20m

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Mon 19/10

12:25-10:20

2 stops15h 55m

£631

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LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

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Mon 5/10

06:30-19:50

2 stops19h 20m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

12:25-11:20

1 stop16h 55m

£631

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LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

08:55-20:15

2 stops16h 20m

Cancun

Fri 13/11

20:30-10:50

Nonstop9h 20m

£687

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

15:35-20:45

2 stops34h 10m

Cancun

Fri 13/11

13:05-08:15

1 stop14h 10m

£691

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

08:20-20:45

1 stop17h 25m

Cancun

Fri 13/11

13:05-11:15

2 stops17h 10m

£698

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 29/7

16:20-20:23

2 stops34h 03m

Cancun

Wed 12/8

08:05-06:20

2 stops16h 15m

£715

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LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

12:50-18:30

Nonstop10h 40m

Cancun

Wed 20/1

20:30-10:50

Nonstop9h 20m

£743

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

20:05-11:25

2 stops21h 20m

Cancun

Tue 18/8

08:05-07:10

2 stops17h 05m

£745

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LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

21:10-18:10

2 stops27h 00m

£368

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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

7.5

Good

689 reviews

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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.

United Airlines

7.4

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9,913 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.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,765 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.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,282 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

689 reviews

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Reviews

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

8,087 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

689 reviews

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Reviews

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 19h 20m. 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 £670. On average you can expect to pay £943. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cancun), can usually be booked for £542.
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£258	Average£747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£452	Average£595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£464	Average£627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£465	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£476	Average£656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£499	Average£748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	Cheapest£527	Average£772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£533	Average£779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£533	Average£775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Avianca	Cheapest£554	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights

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