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$120+ Cheap flights from Mexicali (MXL) 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MXL — CUN
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:00 am
MXL
-
CUN
1 stop17h 25m
Aeromexico
Mon 6/156:50 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop19h 50m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/30$182
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 am
MXL
-
CUN
1 stop8h 30m
Aeromexico
Tue 6/96:40 pm
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop8h 00m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/27$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/294:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
1 stop5h 20m
Viva
Fri 6/59:40 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop7h 40m
Viva
Deal found 3/28$199
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/66:00 am
MXL
-
CUN
1 stop15h 45m
Aeromexico
Sat 6/139:15 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop28h 20m
Aeromexico
Deal found 3/31$202
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Viva
Wed 4/227:00 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop10h 30m
Viva
Deal found 3/30$205
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:01 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 39m
Viva
Fri 10/2311:25 am
CUN
-
MXL
Nonstop5h 51m
Viva
Deal found 3/29$208
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/84:01 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 39m
Viva
Mon 10/1211:25 am
CUN
-
MXL
Nonstop5h 51m
Viva
Deal found 3/30$209
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Viva
Mon 5/117:00 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop10h 30m
Viva
Deal found 3/30$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/144:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
1 stop24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:00 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$212
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/264:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Viva
Fri 5/111:20 am
CUN
-
MXL
Nonstop6h 10m
Viva
Deal found 3/31$213
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:20 pm
MXL
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Viva
Sun 5/107:00 am
CUN
-
MXL
1 stop10h 30m
Viva
Deal found 3/30$214

Find flight deals from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexicali to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$120
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$271
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexicali 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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Fri 5/29

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Cancun

Fri 6/5

9:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$199

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Sun 6/21

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Cancun

Tue 6/30

8:35 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$202

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Cancun

Sat 6/20

9:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$202

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Cancun

Sat 6/13

9:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop28h 20m

$202

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Wed 5/6

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$210
Quickest round-trip

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Sun 4/26

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/1

11:20 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$221

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Wed 5/6

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Sun 5/10

11:20 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$229

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Wed 5/13

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/22

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$235

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Wed 6/17

4:10 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Cancun

Wed 6/24

11:30 am-3:20 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$240

MexicaliCancún

MXL - CUN

MXLCUN

Mexicali

Thu 5/14

4:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Thu 5/21

11:20 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$243

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mexicali 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 Mexicali to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen (average of $74). Flying from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 MXL to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexicali 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 1, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexicali 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 April 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen, such as Aeromexico,Viva, andVolaris. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.
Viva
7.0
Good
819 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,173 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Mar 2026

SFO - GDL

A passenger was in my seat. Same passenger cut in line to get off the aircraft.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexicali 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 Mexicali to Playa del Carmen?

    If you book a flight to Playa del Carmen from Mexicali, you will be flying from Mexicali, which is the city’s only airport. Mexicali (MXL) is located 12.0 mi from the center of Mexicali. There are 0 flights from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $199, Viva can have you in Playa del Carmen from Mexicali in 5h 20m. Mexicali and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 1914 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen (average of $74). Flying from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $116). 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 3 airlines flying from Mexicali to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Mexicali 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$148Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$169Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$210Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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