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Cheap flights from Houston to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

HOU — CUN
Oct 24 — Oct 311
Sat 10/24
Sat 10/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or July, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$526
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen

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

When flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andViva from Houston to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,233 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Viva
7.0
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,136 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,578 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,199 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. Frontier flights start at $93 while deals on Viva start at $110 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $409 for a flight from Houston to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $200 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Cancun) is currently priced at $253.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Playa del Carmen

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$107Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$165Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$187Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$292Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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