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$56+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CUN
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/510:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Sat 9/127:01 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 24m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/26$105
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/294:55 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Sat 9/57:01 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 24m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/28$106
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Mon 9/77:01 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 24m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/27$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/198:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 38m
Aeromexico
Sat 9/266:03 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 27m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/26$111
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 38m
Aeromexico
Sun 9/1311:30 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/28$112
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 9/1410:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Mon 9/216:04 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 21m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/26$113
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/317:10 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 34m
Aeromexico
Mon 9/77:01 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 24m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/26$114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 38m
Aeromexico
Tue 9/89:20 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/28$116
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2510:05 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 10m
Viva
Fri 10/211:15 pm
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 20m
Viva
Deal found 7/27$117
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:55 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 10m
Viva
Tue 9/111:15 pm
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 20m
Viva
Deal found 7/26$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/294:55 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Sun 9/66:04 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 21m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/25$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/710:00 pm
MEX
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Aeromexico
Thu 8/136:05 am
CUN
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/24$120

Find flight deals from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$158
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From Mexico City Benito Juarez to Playa del Carmen
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One-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City 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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/18

5:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cancun

Fri 9/25

11:15 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$167
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 1/1

7:20 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Cancun

Sun 1/10

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$183

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/17

2:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Cancun

Mon 11/23

1:10 am-2:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$199

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 9/19

4:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Cancun

Sat 9/26

12:52 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$208

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 9/13

9:25 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

10:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$218

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Cancun

Thu 10/29

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$221

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 10/3

8:45 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Cancun

Wed 10/7

9:59 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$245

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/3

5:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cancun

Sat 11/7

9:15 pm-6:40 am

1 stop10h 25m

$249

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 10/5

5:45 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Cancun

Sun 10/11

9:59 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$250

Mexico CityCancún

MEX - CUN

MEXCUN

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/26

8:10 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Cancun

Sun 8/30

10:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

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

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City 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 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City 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 July 29, 2026.

The most flights from MEX to PL9 are scheduled on a Tuesday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Mexico City to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $108 and $193 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $105 on Aeromexico (Sep 5-Sep 12).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico,Viva, andVolaris from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Viva
7.0
Good
804 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,149 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

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

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Benito Juarez; the airport handles an average of 49 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Mexico City airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 5.5 mi journey to Benito Juarez (MEX) from Mexico City’s city center.

  • How popular is this Mexico City to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Playa del Carmen.

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

    For as low as $167, Viva can have you in Playa del Carmen from Mexico City in 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 798 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    $42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and Viva, with prices starting from $53 and $53, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Turkish Airlines (90%), Aerolineas Argentinas (85%) or Delta (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen is generally $1,500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $65. When looking at the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - Cancun), you can expect to pay $57 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City 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 4 airlines flying from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$53Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$62Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$65Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Mexicana de AviaciónCheapest$81Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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