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$179+ Cheap flights from Panama 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — CUN
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Mon 3/23
Mon 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Panama to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Panama to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/159:45 am
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Mon 4/2712:35 pm
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 2/20$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:09 pm
PTY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 51m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/1011:24 am
CUN
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$311
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/252:51 pm
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop8h 39m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/36:01 am
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop7h 45m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/18$317
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/127:55 am
PTY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 51m
Copa Airlines
Thu 4/167:04 am
CUN
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/222:55 am
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Sat 2/284:50 pm
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop8h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/18$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/233:00 pm
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop7h 45m
Aeromexico
Mon 4/276:00 am
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop8h 00m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/20$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/233:00 pm
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop8h 45m
Aeromexico
Sun 5/36:00 am
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop8h 00m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/20$332
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/212:55 am
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Sun 3/296:20 pm
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 2/21$333
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/223:00 pm
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop7h 45m
Aeromexico
Sun 5/36:00 am
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop8h 00m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/20$335
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/283:00 pm
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop10h 25m
Aeromexico
Thu 4/26:25 pm
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop19h 15m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/19$343
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:10 am
PTY
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 51m
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/214:49 pm
CUN
-
PTY
Nonstop2h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$344
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 2/222:55 am
PTY
-
CUN
1 stop12h 55m
Avianca
Thu 2/266:25 pm
CUN
-
PTY
1 stop6h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 2/20$349

Find flight deals from Panama to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated February 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Avianca)

One-way from

$179
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$346
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama 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 February 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Panama

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/15

7:42 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Tue 4/21

11:24 am-2:01 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/24

7:09 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Thu 4/30

7:04 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/18

7:10 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Wed 3/25

7:01 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/24

7:42 am-10:31 am

Nonstop2h 49m

Cancun

Sat 2/28

11:33 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/8

12:44 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Sun 4/12

11:24 am-2:01 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/26

7:10 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Tue 3/31

11:34 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/7

10:10 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

7:01 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/15

7:09 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Mon 5/25

7:04 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/29

7:42 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Sun 5/3

7:04 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$311

Panama CityCancún

PTY - CUN

PTYCUN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/25

7:10 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Cancun

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$311

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Playa del Carmen (average of $245). Flying from Panama to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 PA to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama 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 February 21, 2026.

When flying from Panama to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Panama to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Panama 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 February 21, 2026.

The most flights from PA0 to PL9 are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca from Panama to Playa del Carmen. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,576 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,496 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama 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.

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

    The Panama to Playa del Carmen flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $311, Copa Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from Panama in 2h 51m. Panama and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 965 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    While on average a flight from Panama to Playa del Carmen is generally $388, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $188. When looking at the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $303 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to Playa del Carmen (average of $245). Flying from Panama to Playa del Carmen in July is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 Panama to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Panama 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 February 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$143Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$183Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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