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$136+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CUN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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$136
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September

Average price

$558
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

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.
Thu 5/298:30 pmJFK - CUN
1 stop14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/511:01 amCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$295
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/199:57 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 16mJetBlue
Fri 5/2311:20 amCUN - JFK
Nonstop3h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 4/27$297
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/183:35 amJFK - CUN
2 stops10h 35mAvianca
Sat 5/2412:45 pmCUN - JFK
3 stops15h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$299
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:59 amJFK - CUN
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/139:12 amCUN - JFK
1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/38:28 amJFK - CUN
Nonstop4h 12mDelta
Wed 6/1112:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/28$318
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/126:00 amJFK - CUN
2 stops16h 40mAeromexico
Thu 6/1912:35 pmCUN - JFK
Nonstop4h 18mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$366
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Sun 5/256:59 amJFK - CUN
1 stop8h 04mBritish Airways
Tue 6/32:20 pmCUN - JFK
1 stop7h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$372
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Thu 5/151:00 pmJFK - CUN
1 stop21h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/238:04 amCUN - JFK
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$418

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/29

8:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop14h 00m

Cancun

Thu 6/5

11:01 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$295

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/19

9:57 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

11:20 am-4:12 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$297

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/18

3:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Cancun

Sat 5/24

12:45 pm-5:35 am

3 stops15h 50m

$299

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

8:28 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 12m

Cancun

Thu 5/22

12:50 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$348

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Cancun

Thu 6/19

12:35 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$366

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

6:59 am-2:03 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

2:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$372

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/29

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

12:18 pm-10:29 am

2 stops21h 11m

$396

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

1:00 pm-9:58 am

1 stop21h 58m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

8:04 am-11:59 am

1 stop26h 55m

$418

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/20

6:53 am-10:00 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$136

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

2:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop10h 38m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 JFK to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and KLM from New York to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $136 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $138 and American Airlines from $141 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen consider choosing JetBlue (84%), American Airlines (83%) or Air France (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $632 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) is currently priced at $278.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$148Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$192Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$387Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$400Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$521Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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