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$92+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CUN
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$92
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

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Sun 9/286:41 amDTW - CUN
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/49:40 amCUN - DTW
Nonstop3h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$219

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

6:41 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

9:40 am-2:28 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

$219

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-8:33 am

Nonstop3h 33m

$92

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

9:45 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 22m

$155

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

7:22 pm-9:37 am

1 stop15h 15m

$177

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to PL9 are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen. 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,239 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Detroit to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 8 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Spirit Airlines (88%), Delta (83%) or Aeromexico (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen is generally $348, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cancun), you can expect to pay $229 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$218Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$219Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$250Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$379Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$510Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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