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Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen from £233

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BOS — CUN
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£594

Return from

£358

One-way from

£233
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Cancun
One-way flight from London to Playa del Carmen

Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Playa del Carmen in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Mon 20/510:10LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 25mTUI Airways
Mon 27/516:35CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 20mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£510
Tue 28/509:30LHR - CUN
1 stop34h 20mAir Canada
Tue 4/610:25CUN - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5£518
Tue 21/506:45LHR - CUN
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/514:35CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£521
Tue 4/608:30LHR - CUN
1 stop17h 30mAir Canada
Tue 11/621:10CUN - LHR
2 stops17h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5£522
Tue 4/609:00LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/620:40CUN - LHR
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£524
Fri 17/510:00LGW - CUN
1 stop32h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/516:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£524
Tue 4/609:30LHR - CUN
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/621:10CUN - LHR
1 stop30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5£533
Thu 13/609:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Sun 23/615:45CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 25mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£535
Tue 4/612:40LHR - CUN
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Tue 11/621:10CUN - LHR
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5£536

Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Playa del Carmen in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Playa del Carmen in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£357
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£358
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£375
Tue 4/609:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 11/616:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£387
Thu 13/609:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Thu 20/616:00CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£389
Tue 4/609:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 18/616:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£391
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£398
Thu 13/609:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Thu 27/616:00CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£409
Thu 14/1116:30LHR - CUN
1 stop31h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 21/1120:10CUN - LHR
1 stop21h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/5£415

Flights to Playa del Carmen departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Playa del Carmen, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Playa del Carmen. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 21/506:45LHR - CUN
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/514:35CUN - LHR
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£521
Tue 21/508:40LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/512:30CUN - LHR
1 stop13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£544
Wed 22/510:05LHR - CUN
1 stop15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/510:44CUN - LHR
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£568
Tue 21/509:30LHR - CUN
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/621:10CUN - LHR
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5£570
Wed 22/510:40LGW - CUN
2 stops27h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/510:44CUN - LGW
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£581
Wed 22/514:05LHR - CUN
1 stop29h 45mLufthansa
Wed 19/621:10CUN - LHR
1 stop30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5£585
Wed 22/512:15LHR - CUN
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/507:58CUN - LHR
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/5£588
Wed 22/513:25LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/511:05CUN - LGW
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£595
Tue 21/513:40LHR - CUN
1 stop14h 27mLufthansa
Tue 11/621:10CUN - LHR
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5£613

One-way flights to Playa del Carmen

Explore one-way flight options to Playa del Carmen for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Playa del Carmen at this time. Reserve a round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen instead by utilising the search form above.
Wed 29/520:50LGW - CUN
2 stops48h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£233
Thu 30/510:00LGW - CUN
1 stop35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£239
Mon 3/610:00LGW - CUN
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£261
Mon 10/610:00LGW - CUN
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£263
Sun 2/620:40LGW - CUN
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£271
Mon 3/610:00LGW - CUN
3 stops37h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£271
Sun 2/620:40LGW - CUN
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£274
Mon 10/620:40LGW - CUN
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£286
Mon 3/613:05LGW - CUN
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£293

Direct flights to Playa del Carmen

Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£357
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£358
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£375
Tue 4/609:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 11/616:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£387
Thu 13/609:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Thu 20/616:00CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£389
Tue 4/609:45LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Tue 18/616:05CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£391
Fri 31/510:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 14/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£398
Thu 13/609:40LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Thu 27/616:00CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 16/5£409
Fri 14/610:00LGW - CUN
Nonstop10h 20mTUI Airways
Fri 21/616:20CUN - LGW
Nonstop9h 15mTUI Airways
Deal found 15/5£419

Find flights to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Locate flights to Playa del Carmen that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£358 - £578

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Fri 31/5

Nonstop10h 20m

Cancun

Fri 14/6

Nonstop9h 15m

£358

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 5/11

1 stop17h 40m

Cancun

Tue 12/11

1 stop16h 20m

£499

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 24/9

1 stop14h 30m

Cancun

Tue 1/10

1 stop13h 45m

£532

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 4/6

2 stops29h 45m

Cancun

Tue 11/6

2 stops27h 20m

£541

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 10/9

1 stop17h 40m

Cancun

Tue 17/9

1 stop18h 50m

£550

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Sun 15/9

Nonstop10h 30m

Cancun

Sun 22/9

Nonstop9h 35m

£551

London GatwickCancun

LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Tue 17/9

1 stop32h 10m

Cancun

Tue 24/9

1 stop13h 20m

£553

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Tue 18/6

1 stop15h 15m

Cancun

Tue 25/6

1 stop14h 46m

£573

London HeathrowCancun

LHR - CUN

LHRCUN

London Heathrow

Thu 13/6

2 stops19h 17m

Cancun

Wed 19/6

1 stop13h 25m

£578

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Deals found on 16/5

Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Playa del Carmen is currently £266 while a return flight costs £526. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Playa del Carmen (average of £317). Flying to Playa del Carmen in July will prove the most costly (average of £900). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£526

February

£554

March

£250

April

£568

May

£585

June

£564

July

£710

August

£673

September

£574

October

£589

November

£580

December

£574

Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

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

CUN

Temperature

24 - 30 °C

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).

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 to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 34 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 16 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Air Europa and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

7.7
Good
735 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,673 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Playa del Carmen is located in the middle of the Mayan Riviera in the state of Quintana Roo, about 55km (35 miles) from Cancun. It is popular with young revellers attracted by its party-town reputation and is a popular stopping-off point for cruise-ship visitors too.

Travellers taking flights to Playa del Carmen will discover wonderful beaches, a good range of accommodation and, of course, fantastic weather. The annual average temperature is about 27 degrees.

Sports on offer include swimming, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, para-sailing and sky diving.

Quinta Avenida or Fifth Avenue is located just one block off the beach, adjacent to the “Zocalo” (main square) in central Playa del Carmen. It’s Playa del Carmen’s main thoroughfare, a place of shops, eateries and entertainment. The cuisine on offer ranges from Italian and American to traditional Mexican.

A good transport network connects the resort with other tourist spots and other parts of Mexico. There is a ferry to Cozumel that departs several times a day.

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, TAP AIR PORTUGAL is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Playa del Carmen?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Playa del Carmen. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

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

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around £172, however they can be found for as little as £168.

  • 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 Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun Airport?

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

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