How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue can get you from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 08m. There are 1538 mi between Albuquerque and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

Most people fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) if they book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen. On average, Albuquerque has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 5 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Albuquerque’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 12/226:35 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 33mDelta

Tue 12/308:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop15h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$433

Wed 12/175:15 amABQ - CUN

2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/204:51 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$478

Wed 12/175:15 amABQ - CUN

2 stops14h 05mDelta

Sat 12/2012:15 pmCUN - ABQ

2 stops12h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$482

Tue 12/237:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$494

Thu 12/255:15 amABQ - CUN

1 stop9h 05mDelta

Mon 12/297:25 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop18h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$523

Tue 12/236:25 amABQ - CUN

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Thu 1/17:25 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop18h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$530

Tue 12/236:10 pmABQ - CUN

2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$547

Mon 12/296:10 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:55 pmCUN - ABQ

2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$555

Mon 12/296:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 13mDelta

Sun 1/48:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop15h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$570

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Sun 4/125:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/175:55 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$439

Sat 12/276:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 13mDelta

Wed 12/317:25 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop18h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$478

Sat 5/911:14 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Sat 5/1610:50 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop12h 29mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$480

Sat 3/712:18 pmABQ - CUN

2 stops19h 27mAeromexico

Wed 3/1111:18 amCUN - ABQ

2 stops12h 37mAeromexico

Deal found 12/16

$484

Wed 1/217:05 amABQ - CUN

1 stop12h 06mDelta

Wed 1/288:38 amCUN - ABQ

2 stops15h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$499

Tue 2/177:05 amABQ - CUN

1 stop6h 30mAeromexico

Wed 2/1811:18 amCUN - ABQ

2 stops13h 44mAeromexico

Deal found 12/17

$499

Mon 2/97:05 amABQ - CUN

1 stop7h 30mAeromexico

Thu 2/126:01 amCUN - ABQ

2 stops13h 17mAeromexico

Deal found 12/15

$499

Mon 2/97:05 amABQ - CUN

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Thu 2/1212:15 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop11h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$499

Wed 1/2112:10 pmABQ - CUN

2 stops19h 35mAeromexico

Wed 1/286:01 amCUN - ABQ

2 stops13h 18mAeromexico

Deal found 12/16

$499

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Mon 12/226:35 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 33mDelta

Tue 12/308:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop15h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$433

Tue 12/236:25 amABQ - CUN

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Mon 12/298:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop10h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$478

Tue 12/237:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$494

Tue 12/236:25 amABQ - CUN

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Fri 1/28:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop15h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$530

Tue 12/236:10 pmABQ - CUN

2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$547

Wed 12/2412:20 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$583

Thu 12/256:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 13mDelta

Sun 12/287:25 pmCUN - ABQ

1 stop18h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$523

Thu 12/255:15 amABQ - CUN

1 stop9h 05mDelta

Fri 1/28:20 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop15h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$575

Fri 12/267:00 amABQ - CUN

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/306:30 amCUN - ABQ

1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$588

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Mon 12/226:35 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop10h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$203

Wed 1/143:30 pmABQ - CUN

2 stops16h 15mAeromexico

Deal found 12/17

$239

Wed 1/1412:21 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop27h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$319

Thu 1/16:00 amABQ - CUN

2 stops13h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$346

Wed 1/143:16 pmABQ - CUN

1 stop22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$365

Mon 12/228:00 pmABQ - CUN

3 stops37h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$603

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AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Fri 4/17

5:55 pm-9:04 am

1 stop16h 09m

$439

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Sat 12/27

6:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

7:25 pm-11:54 am

1 stop18h 29m

$478

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Sat 5/9

11:14 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 21m

Cancun

Sat 5/16

10:50 am-10:19 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$480

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Sat 3/7

12:18 pm-9:45 am

2 stops19h 27m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

11:18 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$484

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Wed 1/21

7:05 am-9:11 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Cancun

Wed 1/28

8:38 am-10:10 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$499

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Tue 2/17

7:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cancun

Wed 2/18

11:18 am-11:02 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$499

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Mon 2/9

7:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Thu 2/12

6:01 am-5:18 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$499

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Mon 2/9

7:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Thu 2/12

12:15 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$499

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Wed 1/21

12:10 pm-9:45 am

2 stops19h 35m

Cancun

Wed 1/28

6:01 am-5:19 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$499

AlbuquerqueCancún

ABQ - CUN

ABQCUN

Albuquerque

Mon 12/22

6:35 pm-7:08 am

1 stop10h 33m

$203

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

The best time to book flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen is 39 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen (average of $262). Flying from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ABQ to PL9?

When flying from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,006 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Aeromexico

7.4

Good

1,629 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,249 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?
Most people fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) if they book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen. On average, Albuquerque has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 5 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Albuquerque’s city center.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?
American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue can get you from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen in just under 6h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 08m. There are 1538 mi between Albuquerque and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen (average of $262). Flying from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Aeromexico	Cheapest$253	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Delta	Cheapest$262	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$476	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$481	Average$586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$484	Average$658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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