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Cheap flights from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

PHX — CUN
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Mon 12/7
Mon 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or April, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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February

Average price

$711
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen

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

When flying from Phoenix 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines from Phoenix 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
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,065 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,232 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,102 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,511 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen are Volaris ($112), Frontier ($156), and American Airlines ($195).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $530, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $287. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Cancun), is priced around $365.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen?

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

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Top 8 airlines flying from Phoenix to Playa del Carmen

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$174Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$232Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FrontierCheapest$246Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$384Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$399Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$431Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$517Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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