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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen from £70

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CUN
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
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 14 August 2026.

Wed 2/910:40 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Wed 16/916:45 -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 13/8£345
Sun 30/810:35 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Sun 13/916:45 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 9/8£346
Mon 24/810:20 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Mon 7/916:30 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 12/8£347
Sun 30/810:35 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Sun 13/916:40 -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 10/8£349
Tue 25/809:55 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Tue 8/916:05 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8£354
Wed 26/810:40 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Wed 9/916:45 -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 13/8£354
Sun 13/910:35 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Sun 27/916:45 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8£368
Tue 1/909:55 -
Nonstop10h 10m
Tue 15/916:05 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8£384
Wed 16/910:40 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Wed 30/916:45 -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 12/8£387
Sun 13/910:35 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Sun 27/916:40 -
Nonstop9h 10m
Deal found 11/8£391
Sat 22/809:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Sat 5/915:00 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Deal found 11/8£397
Sat 29/809:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Sat 12/915:00 -
Nonstop8h 50m
Deal found 12/8£398

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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£345

One-way from

£70

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£851
TUI Airways
  • TUI Airways
  • 2/9-16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen
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Condor
  • Condor
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 14 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

GlasgowCancún

GLA Glasgow Intl - CUN Cancun

GLACUN

Glasgow Intl

Sat 29/8

09:05-13:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Cancun

Sat 12/9

15:00-05:50

Nonstop8h 50m

£398

ManchesterCancún

MAN Manchester - CUN Cancun

MANCUN

Manchester

Sun 6/9

10:35-14:45

Nonstop10h 10m

Cancun

Sun 20/9

16:45-08:00

Nonstop9h 15m

£463

BirminghamCancún

BHX Birmingham - CUN Cancun

BHXCUN

Birmingham

Wed 2/9

10:40-14:45

Nonstop10h 05m

Cancun

Wed 9/9

16:45-07:55

Nonstop9h 10m

£477

ManchesterCancún

MAN Manchester - CUN Cancun

MANCUN

Manchester

Mon 21/9

10:20-14:30

Nonstop10h 10m

Cancun

Thu 1/10

16:00-07:15

Nonstop9h 15m

£523

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

12:40-12:00

1 stop29h 20m

Cancun

Sun 20/9

11:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£538

BirminghamCancún

BHX Birmingham - CUN Cancun

BHXCUN

Birmingham

Wed 2/9

08:25-17:40

1 stop15h 15m

Cancun

Wed 16/9

13:30-21:05

2 stops25h 35m

£547

ManchesterCancún

MAN Manchester - CUN Cancun

MANCUN

Manchester

Tue 20/10

15:20-20:00

2 stops34h 40m

Cancun

Tue 3/11

15:07-14:05

2 stops17h 58m

£587

GlasgowCancún

GLA Glasgow Intl - CUN Cancun

GLACUN

Glasgow Intl

Sat 26/9

07:40-18:00

1 stop16h 20m

Cancun

Tue 29/9

12:34-19:35

2 stops25h 01m

£588

LondonCancún

LGW London Gatwick - CUN Cancun

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

10:55-16:55

Nonstop11h 00m

Cancun

Fri 27/11

18:50-09:10

Nonstop9h 20m

£591

LondonCancún

LHR London Heathrow - CUN Cancun

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

10:05-20:03

1 stop15h 58m

Cancun

Sun 20/9

12:09-09:25

2 stops39h 16m

£594

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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 14 August 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 14 August 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
694 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

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
10,108 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

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
11,471 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

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
8,159 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

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 9h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4732 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 (£311), and Avianca (£314).

  • 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 Gatwick - Cancun, London Heathrow - 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 £742, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £572. The most popular route (London Gatwick - Cancun), is priced around £394.

  • 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£121Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£240Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£254Average£907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£442Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£451Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£453Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£486Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£490Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapest£495Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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United AirlinesCheapest£502Average£779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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