HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Playa del Carmen

$128+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CUN
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Durham to Playa del Carmen with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$355
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$128
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$487
From Durham to Playa del Carmen
Search Deals
One-way flight from Durham to Playa del Carmen
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Durham to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Durham to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/217:13 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops17h 07mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/2510:23 amCUN - RDU
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$355
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/188:29 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop17h 29mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/912:26 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$357
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom. 7/133:26 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop5h 54mAeromexico
vie. 7/188:00 amCUN - RDU
1 stop14h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 7/2$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
jue. 8/217:51 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops16h 39mDelta
mié. 8/275:56 amCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/3$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 8/1310:34 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/195:35 amCUN - RDU
2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$371
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 8/156:45 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 08mJetBlue
vie. 8/224:16 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop6h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$372
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/107:53 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop16h 25mFrontier
sáb. 7/1212:35 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$373

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 julio 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 7/21

7:13 pm-11:20 am

2 stops17h 07m

Cancun

vie. 7/25

10:23 am-7:43 pm

3 stops32h 20m

$355

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 7/18

8:29 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Cancun

sáb. 8/9

12:26 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$357

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 7/13

3:26 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Cancun

vie. 7/18

8:00 am-11:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$359

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 8/21

7:51 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 39m

Cancun

jue. 8/28

5:56 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$361

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 8/13

10:34 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Cancun

mar. 8/19

5:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$371

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 8/15

6:45 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 08m

Cancun

vie. 8/22

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$372

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 8/16

5:23 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop23h 57m

Cancun

sáb. 8/23

1:54 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$373

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 8/2

8:38 pm-11:20 am

1 stop15h 42m

$128

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 8/12

4:43 pm-1:49 am

1 stop10h 06m

$145

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 8/12

5:20 am-1:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$148

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Durham with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Durham to Playa del Carmen is 15 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 Durham to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 julio 3, 2025.

When flying from Durham 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 Durham to Playa del Carmen?

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

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

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 julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Aeromexico, and United Airlines from Durham 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham 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 Durham to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $128. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aeromexico and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Durham to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to Playa del Carmen is generally $682, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $440. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun), you can expect to pay $287 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 9 airlines flying from Durham to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$186Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$242Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$249Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$319Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$523Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.