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$156+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CUN
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen

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

Round-trip from

$347
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$571
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:44 pmTYS - CUN
2 stops15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:05 pmCUN - TYS
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 12/25:05 amTYS - CUN
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/91:30 pmCUN - TYS
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$467
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 11/245:30 amTYS - CUN
1 stop15h 32mAeromexico
Wed 12/38:10 amCUN - TYS
1 stop6h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 7/31$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 12/25:30 amTYS - CUN
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Tue 12/98:10 amCUN - TYS
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/31$482

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Knoxville

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-8:09 am

1 stop27h 09m

Cancun

Wed 8/20

1:42 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$347

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

7:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cancun

Tue 12/9

8:10 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$467

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 11/4

6:05 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Cancun

Tue 11/11

11:36 am-10:51 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$472

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

5:30 am-9:02 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Cancun

Wed 12/3

8:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$477

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/12

1:22 pm-8:11 am

1 stop19h 49m

$156

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/4

6:24 pm-9:56 am

1 stop16h 32m

$268

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen is 87 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 Knoxville to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Knoxville 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 through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

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

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Knoxville. Booking flights from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 4 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Knoxville 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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
AeromexicoCheapest$442Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$446Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$461Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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