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Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

JFK — CUN
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Sat 10/31
Sat 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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September

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Aeromexico, andJetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,043 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,106 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,565 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,620 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $138 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $143 and American Airlines from $143 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 American Airlines (93%), EL AL (86%) or Korean Air (74%) 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 $850 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $178 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) is currently priced at $296.

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Playa del Carmen

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$142Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeromexicoCheapest$189Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$203Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$221Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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