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$77+ Cheap flights from California to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from California to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:09 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 12m
Volaris
Fri 5/225:32 pm
CUN
-
TIJ
Nonstop4h 53m
Volaris
Deal found 5/11$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sun 5/2410:16 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 12m
Volaris
Sun 5/315:32 pm
CUN
-
TIJ
Nonstop4h 53m
Volaris
Deal found 5/11$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Tue 9/298:22 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 28m
Viva
Tue 10/610:40 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop11h 08m
Viva
Deal found 5/16$161
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/258:20 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 35m
Viva
Fri 8/2810:05 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop11h 35m
Viva
Deal found 5/12$164
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/288:20 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 35m
Viva
Fri 9/43:50 pm
CUN
-
TIJ
Nonstop4h 47m
Viva
Deal found 5/15$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 11/167:22 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 28m
Viva
Thu 11/193:55 pm
CUN
-
TIJ
Nonstop4h 47m
Viva
Deal found 5/15$166
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:22 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 28m
Viva
Fri 9/1811:30 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop10h 14m
Viva
Deal found 5/13$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 9/49:20 am
TIJ
-
CUN
1 stop12h 30m
Viva
Tue 9/87:00 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop14h 44m
Viva
Deal found 5/15$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Mon 9/149:20 am
TIJ
-
CUN
1 stop7h 25m
Viva
Thu 9/177:00 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop14h 44m
Viva
Deal found 5/13$174
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:21 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 24m
Viva
Thu 10/89:40 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop12h 08m
Viva
Deal found 5/14$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 9/18:22 am
TIJ
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 28m
Viva
Fri 9/411:30 am
CUN
-
TIJ
1 stop10h 14m
Viva
Deal found 5/13$176
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 6/69:36 pm
ONT
-
CUN
1 stop12h 28m
Volaris
Fri 6/124:32 pm
CUN
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ONT
1 stop8h 33m
Volaris
Deal found 5/13$317

Find flight deals from California to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated May 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$77
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 6/26

9:20 am-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Cancun

Sun 1/17

11:05 pm-7:31 am

1 stop11h 26m

$186

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 9/9

9:20 am-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Cancun

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$194

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 9/1

8:22 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Cancun

Fri 9/4

3:50 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$195

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 10/6

9:20 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Cancun

Tue 10/13

10:40 am-7:48 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$199

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 10/2

9:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Cancun

Tue 10/6

9:40 am-7:48 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$199

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 8/25

9:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cancun

Fri 8/28

10:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$220

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 6/5

11:41 am-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Mon 6/8

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$225

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 9/6

9:20 am-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Cancun

Thu 9/10

11:30 am-7:44 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$229

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 10/1

9:20 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Cancun

Thu 10/15

9:40 am-7:48 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$238

TijuanaCancún

TIJ - CUN

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 9/17

8:22 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Cancun

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$249

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Playa del Carmen. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 16, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to PL9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Playa del Carmen?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Flights from California to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 174 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Playa del Carmen?

    Viva, United Airlines, and Volaris can get you from California to Playa del Carmen in just under 9h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 05m. There are 2319 mi between California and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $116 and $118 on Viva and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Playa del Carmen?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Cancun, San Francisco - Cancun or Santa Rosa Sonoma County - Cancun when deciding on the best route from California to Playa del Carmen.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Korean Air (92%), EL AL (91%) or Aeromexico (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $697 for a flight from California to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $208 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Cancun) is currently priced at $264.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$123Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$142Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$159Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$224Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$279Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AviancaCheapest$284Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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