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£288+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

£509

One-way from

£288

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£568
KLM
  • KLM
  • 11/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • London to Cancún
9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • London to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Wed 11/619:45LHR - CUN
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/613:10CUN - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£509
Tue 29/414:05LHR - CUN
1 stop12h 40mAir Canada
Sat 10/517:20CUN - LHR
1 stop38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3£513
Sat 29/315:15LGW - CUN
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/409:08CUN - LGW
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£513
Sun 15/613:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 23/619:40CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£517
Wed 23/407:30LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Wed 30/407:51CUN - LHR
2 stops16h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3£520
Mon 15/912:10LGW - CUN
1 stop29h 45mIcelandair
Tue 23/914:35CUN - LGW
2 stops37h 00mIcelandair
Deal found 24/3£531
Thu 24/406:30LHR - CUN
2 stops20h 14mDelta
Wed 7/509:55CUN - LHR
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/3£544
Fri 10/1010:00LGW - CUN
1 stop14h 30mAir Europa
Fri 17/1020:40CUN - LGW
1 stop13h 45mAir Europa
Deal found 24/3£544
Sat 14/612:00LGW - CUN
2 stops36h 45mKLM
Tue 24/608:00CUN - LGW
2 stops20h 00mKLM
Deal found 24/3£552
Wed 10/908:45LHR - CUN
2 stops32h 24mBritish Airways
Thu 18/912:40CUN - LHR
2 stops15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3£554
Mon 16/615:05LGW - CUN
1 stop24h 50mFinnair
Thu 26/611:01CUN - LGW
1 stop15h 09mFinnair
Deal found 24/3£558
Thu 24/418:55STN - CUN
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/510:50CUN - STN
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£560

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 11/6

19:45-18:25

1 stop28h 40m

Cancun

Tue 17/6

13:10-10:40

1 stop15h 30m

£509

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

14:05-20:45

1 stop12h 40m

Cancun

Sat 10/5

17:20-13:20

1 stop38h 00m

£513

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

14:00-08:15

1 stop24h 15m

Cancun

Thu 15/5

09:12-10:00

1 stop18h 48m

£513

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 15/6

13:25-17:55

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Mon 23/6

19:40-11:15

Nonstop9h 35m

£517

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 23/4

06:30-15:35

1 stop15h 05m

Cancun

Wed 30/4

07:51-11:35

1 stop21h 44m

£520

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

12:10-11:55

1 stop29h 45m

Cancun

Tue 23/9

14:35-09:35

2 stops37h 00m

£531

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

19:45-17:20

1 stop27h 35m

Cancun

Sun 8/6

12:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

£539

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

06:30-20:44

2 stops20h 14m

Cancun

Wed 7/5

09:55-09:15

2 stops17h 20m

£544

LondonCancún

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sat 14/6

12:00-18:45

2 stops36h 45m

Cancun

Tue 24/6

08:00-10:00

2 stops20h 00m

£552

LondonCancún

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

08:45-11:09

2 stops32h 24m

Cancun

Thu 18/9

12:40-10:10

2 stops15h 30m

£554

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from London to Playa del Carmen takes 15 hours 19 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Playa del Carmen

The most flights from London to Playa del Carmen are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen are TUI Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Finnair.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air Transat. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

What is good to know if travelling to Playa del Carmen?

  • Bar hop along the lively Quinta Avenida where bars and restaurants stay open well past midnight. Blue Parrot, a bar right on the beach, has become a Playa institution. One especially unusual bar not to be missed is Alux which is dramatically housed in a cave complete with hidden nooks and chambers.
  • Organise a day trip to the ancient ruined Mayan city of Tulum, a must-see while visiting Playa. It’s one of the best preserved ruins and is set overlooking the sea and a rocky hillside.
  • Spend an entire day visiting the two nature parks: Xcaret and Xel-Ha. In both parks you can swim with the dolphins, scuba dive, dive in caverns, or see jaguars, manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species. If that sounds like too much physical activity for one day then relax and lie back in a hammock in a tropical forest.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TUI Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around £65, however they can be found for as little as £59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Glasgow offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 mi away from Cancun).

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