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$242+ Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — CUN
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$535
(Southwest)

One-way from

$242
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:30 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops20h 15mSouthwest
Wed 2/2512:10 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$535
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:30 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops20h 15mSouthwest
Sun 2/153:40 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$544
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/218:10 amLGB - CUN
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/253:40 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$584
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/46:50 amLGB - CUN
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Thu 4/94:40 pmCUN - LGB
2 stops17h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$611
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/101:05 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Wed 1/148:00 amCUN - LGB
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/5$619
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/118:15 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/1710:45 amCUN - LGB
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$621
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:15 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Mon 6/85:15 pmCUN - LGB
2 stops17h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/94:55 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Sun 2/153:45 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/6$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 1/191:05 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Thu 1/223:45 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/5$659
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:00 amLGB - CUN
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/1711:35 amCUN - LGB
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$681
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 3/235:03 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops19h 07mDelta
Thu 3/262:40 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/6$683

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach 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 January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Long Beach

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Playa del Carmen

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Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 2/17

8:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Cancun

Wed 2/25

12:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$535

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 2/9

8:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Cancun

Sun 2/15

2:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$590

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 6/4

12:59 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cancun

Tue 6/9

4:15 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$611

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/4

7:50 am-8:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Cancun

Thu 4/9

4:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops17h 35m

$611

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops17h 15m

Cancun

Tue 4/28

4:20 pm-7:40 am

2 stops17h 20m

$611

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 6/4

6:15 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 20m

Cancun

Mon 6/8

1:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$651

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 2/9

1:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 00m

Cancun

Sun 2/15

8:38 am-9:45 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$655

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 1/19

1:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops19h 10m

Cancun

Thu 1/22

3:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$659

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 4/19

4:58 pm-8:54 am

2 stops13h 56m

Cancun

Fri 4/24

8:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$683

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

$242

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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.

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 January 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Long Beach 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Long Beach 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen?

    Long Beach Municipal (LGB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Long Beach Municipal; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Long Beach airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 4.1 mi journey to Long Beach Municipal (LGB) from Long Beach’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen in just under 19h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16m. Long Beach and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 2099 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen (average of $162). Flying from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 airline flying from Long Beach to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Long Beach 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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