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$92+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
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 August 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:15 am -
1 stop14h 23m
Sat 10/178:00 am -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 8/12$199
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 8/266:58 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Tue 9/12:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/12$200
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:41 pm -
1 stop17h 59m
Sun 8/306:05 am -
1 stop29h 03m
Deal found 8/12$201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 12/38:04 am -
1 stop9h 21m
Sun 12/610:15 am -
1 stop11h 26m
Deal found 8/17$202
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/306:15 am -
1 stop15h 23m
Mon 10/511:00 am -
1 stop10h 39m
Deal found 8/17$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 8/2110:05 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Mon 8/245:32 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/13$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:58 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Wed 9/22:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/12$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:58 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Tue 9/12:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/12$206
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:58 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Fri 9/112:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/12$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:38 pm -
1 stop10h 52m
Mon 8/312:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/13$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:58 am -
Nonstop4h 23m
Tue 9/12:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/13$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 8/2911:59 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Thu 9/32:21 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/13$210

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 August 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Aeromexico)

One-way from

$92
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$543
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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 August 17, 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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TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 11/20

3:04 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop26h 32m

Cancun

Fri 11/27

9:31 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 59m

$251

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 11/24

7:22 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Cancun

Sat 11/28

8:02 am-8:42 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$260

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 9/4

7:43 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 17m

Cancun

Fri 9/11

5:32 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$273

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 12/24

2:33 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 12m

Cancun

Wed 12/30

10:15 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$280

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 12/27

8:04 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Cancun

Wed 1/27

1:15 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$290
Quickest round-trip

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/26

10:05 am-4:28 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Cancun

Wed 10/28

2:21 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$331

Las VegasCancún

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CUN Cancun

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/25

2:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Cancun

Sun 11/29

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$347

TijuanaCancún

TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez - CUN Cancun

TIJCUN

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 10/23

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cancun

Mon 10/26

6:00 am-12:44 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$354

Las VegasCancún

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CUN Cancun

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/14

2:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Cancun

Sun 11/29

11:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$358

Las VegasCancún

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - CUN Cancun

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/21

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Cancun

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$364

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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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (5 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $406 and $669 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $303 on Volaris (Nov 14-Nov 20).

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 152 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva can get you from California to Playa del Carmen in just under 7h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 20m. There are 2009 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 $92. Users have also found prices from $126 and $129 on JetBlue and Viva, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cancun, San Francisco - Cancun or Tijuana Rodriguez - 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 (100%), EL AL (94%) or Delta (92%) 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 $740 for a flight from California to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $251 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cancun) is currently priced at $306.

  • 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 August 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$149Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$164Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$177Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$235Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$278Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$284Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$313Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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