Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
May 6 — May 131
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Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 6, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:55 pm
LGA
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CUN
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Mon 5/183:22 pm
CUN
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LGA
2 stops29h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$360
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:30 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop5h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:40 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop17h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$361
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/99:52 am
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 25m
JetBlue
Wed 5/2010:25 am
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/6$361
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:45 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/144:07 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$362
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:45 am
JFK
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 05m
JetBlue
Thu 4/232:55 pm
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/3$362
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:45 am
LGA
-
CUN
1 stop10h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 am
CUN
-
LGA
2 stops10h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/5$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:05 am
JFK
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CUN
1 stop12h 35m
Delta
Thu 4/236:01 am
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop16h 39m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$363
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 am
LGA
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CUN
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Sun 4/264:07 pm
CUN
-
LGA
2 stops28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:05 am
JFK
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CUN
1 stop9h 28m
Delta
Fri 4/241:35 pm
CUN
-
JFK
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/4$364
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:25 pm
LGA
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CUN
2 stops43h 31m
Frontier
Tue 4/214:07 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop24h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$365
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:45 am
JFK
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CUN
Nonstop4h 05m
JetBlue
Fri 5/13:50 pm
CUN
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/1$365
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:25 pm
LGA
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CUN
2 stops19h 14m
Frontier
Tue 4/214:07 pm
CUN
-
LGA
1 stop24h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$366

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 6, 2026.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$512

Round-trip from

$360

One-way from

$101
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
From New York to Cancun
One-way flight from New York to Playa del Carmen

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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 6, 2026.
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New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

8:06 am-4:35 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Cancun

Sun 6/7

6:07 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$363

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/21

8:06 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Cancun

Fri 6/26

12:50 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$363

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

7:05 am-2:02 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Sat 5/23

12:50 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$367

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

2:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

12:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$367

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/22

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Sat 6/27

3:35 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$367

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 6/1

8:41 am-11:47 am

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Tue 6/9

4:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$373

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 5/8

8:41 am-11:47 am

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Wed 5/13

11:14 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$373

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 5/1

10:33 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Fri 5/22

5:55 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$373

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Wed 6/3

4:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$378

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 5/5

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Cancun

Tue 5/12

3:38 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 52m

$378

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from New York to Playa del Carmen takes 8 hours 49 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in USA 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 round-trip from New York to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability to Playa del Carmen

The most flights from New York to Playa del Carmen are scheduled on a Friday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Playa del Carmen are Spirit Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico.

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 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 April 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAeromexico to Mexico. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico Travel Information

  • Go to Alux, one of the many bars on the lively Quinta Avenida.  Alux is special because it is in a cave, so make sure you see it even if you end up somewhere else.
  • Visit Tulum one of the ancient ruined cities of the Mayan civilization. It is not the largest but is close to Playa del Carmen and is one of the best preserved, and all the more dramatic because it overlooks the sea and a rocky hillside.  Why did the Mayans die out?
  • Swim with dolphins at Xcaret the best known nature park.  You can also scuba dive, and dive in caverns, or see jaguars, manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species. Or just take it easy 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 layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Viva is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around $166, 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, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 49 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the rental car 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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