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$163+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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BUF — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$342
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One-way from

$163
(Delta)

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November

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January

Average price

$521
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/16:30 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 30mAeromexico
Mon 8/42:00 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop8h 59mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/411:14 amCUN - BUF
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/256:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sat 11/18:15 amCUN - BUF
2 stops9h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/219:37 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/279:13 amCUN - BUF
1 stop22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$369
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/16:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop9h 35mJetBlue
Sat 6/79:45 amCUN - BUF
1 stop10h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:01 amBUF - CUN
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2412:44 pmCUN - BUF
2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$407
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/61:14 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop24h 13mFrontier
Sun 7/133:25 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop20h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$519
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1310:30 amBUF - CUN
2 stops27h 26mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/1811:44 amCUN - BUF
2 stops21h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,635
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/95:03 pmBUF - CUN
2 stops24h 17mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/201:20 amCUN - BUF
2 stops21h 39mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,028

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BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Wed 6/11

12:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Cancun

Wed 6/18

12:39 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$340

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Thu 6/5

9:37 pm-8:16 am

1 stop11h 39m

Cancun

Thu 6/12

9:13 am-7:50 am

1 stop21h 37m

$342

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Mon 7/7

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Sun 7/13

2:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$355

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Fri 6/6

6:15 am-3:51 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Cancun

Fri 6/13

4:12 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$366

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Wed 7/9

6:50 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Cancun

Mon 7/14

9:45 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$393

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Mon 5/19

6:01 am-2:03 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Cancun

Sat 5/24

12:44 pm-12:14 am

2 stops10h 30m

$407

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Sun 7/6

1:14 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop24h 13m

Cancun

Sun 7/13

3:25 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$519

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Cancun

Thu 7/10

4:15 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,088

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Tue 7/8

10:30 am-1:10 pm

3 stops27h 40m

Cancun

Sat 7/12

12:45 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,231

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Tue 5/13

10:30 am-12:56 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Cancun

Sun 5/18

11:44 am-9:45 am

2 stops21h 01m

$1,635

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Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 BUF to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Buffalo. Booking flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    $163 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $228 and $270, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$283Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$287Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$329Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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