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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen from £239

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CUN
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Playa del Carmen are usually found in October or January, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 24 April 2026.

Sun 4/1013:25
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop10h 40m
British Airways
Sun 25/1018:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 19/4£517
Thu 30/407:45
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/515:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£526
Wed 29/420:10
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops51h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/515:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£529
Mon 1/606:00
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/619:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£538
Mon 1/606:00
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/619:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£540
Tue 28/406:05
LGW
-
CUN
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/515:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£550
Mon 7/1210:55
LGW
-
CUN
Nonstop11h 00m
British Airways
Sat 12/1218:40
CUN
-
LGW
Nonstop9h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 23/4£554
Tue 15/910:00
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop14h 40m
Air Europa
Tue 22/920:40
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Air Europa
Deal found 23/4£555
Fri 11/911:35
LGW
-
CUN
1 stop29h 00m
Air Transat
Fri 25/911:45
CUN
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Air Transat
Deal found 20/4£556

Find 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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£239

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£620
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/10-25/10
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 00m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

12:40-10:05

1 stop27h 25m

Cancun

Sat 26/9

11:45-09:50

1 stop16h 05m

£633

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

13:25-18:05

Nonstop10h 40m

Cancun

Mon 19/10

19:50-11:15

Nonstop9h 25m

£651

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

14:00-18:35

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Thu 21/5

19:45-11:15

Nonstop9h 30m

£671
Fastest return journey

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

14:00-18:35

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Tue 19/5

20:20-11:45

Nonstop9h 25m

£679

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Mon 15/6

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£695

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Mon 29/6

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£697

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Thu 11/6

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£698

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

Cancun

Sun 10/5

11:01-13:05

2 stops20h 04m

£701

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Fri 10/7

19:35-11:15

Nonstop9h 40m

£727

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Sat 20/6

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£758

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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 24 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Europa and British 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.
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.1

Food

6.3

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Apr 2026

JFK - MAD

Everything went well. We had a baggage issue but it was taken care of. Staff was very friendly.
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
602 reviews
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.1

Food

6.3

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Apr 2026

JFK - MAD

Everything went well. We had a baggage issue but it was taken care of. Staff was very friendly.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,911 reviews
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
602 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.1

Food

6.3

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Apr 2026

JFK - MAD

Everything went well. We had a baggage issue but it was taken care of. Staff was very friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Airlines like Air Transat and British Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in about 10h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 45m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen is about 4953 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £275. On average you can expect to pay £810. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £489.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air EuropaCheapest£252Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£272Average£299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£439Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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