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$108+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$342
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$108
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$516
From Columbus to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:25 amCMH - CUN
1 stop27h 51mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/169:12 amCUN - CMH
1 stop25h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$342
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:49 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/283:24 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$374
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/112:47 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops10h 40mDelta
Wed 6/1812:09 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/29$407
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/18:14 amCMH - CUN
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/44:00 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$441
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sun 7/612:10 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$451
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:25 amCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 05mAeromexico
Thu 8/211:45 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 35mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$489
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:30 amCMH - CUN
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/291:12 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$497
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:04 amCMH - CUN
2 stops27h 23mFrontier
Sat 8/165:37 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops41h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$530

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 5/13

5:25 am-8:16 am

1 stop27h 51m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

9:12 am-11:27 am

1 stop25h 15m

$342

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

5:49 pm-8:16 am

1 stop15h 27m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

3:24 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$374

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 6/11

2:47 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Cancun

Wed 6/18

8:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$407

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 7/1

8:14 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Cancun

Mon 8/4

4:00 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$441

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 7/12

9:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Cancun

Tue 7/15

10:40 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$447

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 8/21

6:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Thu 8/21

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$489

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Cancun

Thu 5/29

1:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$497

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 8/9

10:04 am-12:27 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Cancun

Sat 8/16

5:37 pm-11:42 am

2 stops41h 05m

$526

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 10/10

9:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Cancun

Mon 10/13

8:45 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$640

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

5:49 pm-8:16 am

1 stop15h 27m

$108

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

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

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is 37 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 Columbus to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Columbus to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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.

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

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $184 and $189, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Southwest (100%), American Airlines (43%) or Viva (0%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is generally $549, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $229. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), you can expect to pay $287 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Columbus 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$235Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$391Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$535Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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