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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen from £235

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CUN
4 Jul — 11 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 June 2026.

Sun 7/611:30
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Sun 21/617:40
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 15m
TUI Airways
Deal found 30/5£350
Thu 4/609:50
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Thu 25/616:00
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 15m
TUI Airways
Deal found 3/6£351
Wed 17/610:40
BHX
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 05m
TUI Airways
Wed 24/616:45
CUN
-
BHX
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 31/5£397
Tue 9/609:55
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Tue 23/618:00
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 31/5£405
Sat 6/612:00
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Sat 20/618:15
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 15m
TUI Airways
Deal found 2/6£408
Sun 7/611:40
BHX
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 05m
TUI Airways
Sun 21/617:40
CUN
-
BHX
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 2/6£410
Wed 3/610:40
BHX
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 05m
TUI Airways
Wed 17/616:45
CUN
-
BHX
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 30/5£414
Tue 16/609:55
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Tue 30/618:00
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 30/5£422
Mon 8/610:20
MAN
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 10m
TUI Airways
Mon 15/616:30
CUN
-
MAN
Nonstop9h 15m
TUI Airways
Deal found 3/6£452
Wed 10/610:40
BHX
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 05m
TUI Airways
Wed 17/616:45
CUN
-
BHX
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 31/5£483
Wed 24/610:40
BHX
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 05m
TUI Airways
Wed 1/716:45
CUN
-
BHX
Nonstop9h 10m
TUI Airways
Deal found 31/5£510
Sun 14/611:15
GLA
-
CUN
Nonstop9h 55m
TUI Airways
Sun 28/616:35
CUN
-
GLA
Nonstop8h 50m
TUI Airways
Deal found 3/6£531

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£397

One-way from

£235

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£625
TUI Airways
  • TUI Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/7

19:25-18:45

2 stops29h 20m

Cancun

Mon 20/7

13:30-10:10

1 stop14h 40m

£546

LondonCancún

LTN - CUN

LTNCUN

London Luton

Tue 16/6

06:00-18:50

2 stops18h 50m

Cancun

Tue 23/6

19:40-23:45

1 stop22h 05m

£567

ManchesterCancún

MAN - CUN

MANCUN

Manchester

Thu 18/6

09:50-14:00

Nonstop10h 10m

Cancun

Thu 25/6

16:00-07:15

Nonstop9h 15m

£585

BirminghamCancún

BHX - CUN

BHXCUN

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

10:40-14:45

Nonstop10h 05m

Cancun

Wed 8/7

16:45-07:55

Nonstop9h 10m

£606

LondonCancún

LTN - CUN

LTNCUN

London Luton

Sun 14/6

07:15-15:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cancun

Tue 16/6

10:50-22:50

2 stops30h 00m

£621

LondonCancún

LTN - CUN

LTNCUN

London Luton

Fri 4/9

08:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

Cancun

Fri 18/9

12:55-16:20

2 stops21h 25m

£631

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Wed 1/7

19:35-11:15

Nonstop9h 40m

£645

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Mon 6/7

19:35-11:15

Nonstop9h 40m

£645
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCancún

GLA - CUN

GLACUN

Glasgow Intl

Wed 1/7

10:00-13:55

Nonstop9h 55m

Cancun

Wed 8/7

15:55-06:45

Nonstop8h 50m

£669

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Thu 19/11

18:40-09:00

Nonstop9h 20m

£676

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 June 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom 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 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andAir Canada from the United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

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
Good
9,774 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

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
11,126 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

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
8,026 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen?

    Departing from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen will take you 10h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4840 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen are TUI Airways (£195), Air Europa (£313), and Avianca (£315).

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen?

    The most popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen are London Heathrow - Cancun, London Gatwick - Cancun and London Stansted - Cancun.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay £965, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £652. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Cancun), is priced around £545.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TUI AirwaysCheapest£241Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air EuropaCheapest£252Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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KLMCheapest£255Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£445Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£448Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£455Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£459Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapest£492Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapest£497Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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FinnairCheapest£499Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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