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$115+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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CMH — CUN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/1612:33 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Mon 12/2212:25 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/16$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:25 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops15h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/222:34 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:16 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:39 amCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Sat 12/2711:25 amCUN - CMH
1 stop12h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/18$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:50 amCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/612:07 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:30 amCMH - CUN
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:30 amCUN - CMH
2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$493
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/179:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/232:25 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:00 amCMH - CUN
3 stops13h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/238:15 amCUN - CMH
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:10 amCMH - CUN
1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:45 amCUN - CMH
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:00 amCMH - CUN
2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2112:28 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$538
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/176:43 amCMH - CUN
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Tue 1/65:45 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/17$543

Find flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$295
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$115
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$665
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 2/18

6:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Cancun

Tue 2/24

8:23 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$396

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Fri 5/1

9:55 am-6:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$408

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 1/7

6:25 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

12:05 pm-12:01 am

2 stops11h 56m

$413

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 1/15

9:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Cancun

Mon 1/19

10:10 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$414

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 1/23

8:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Tue 1/27

11:15 am-12:04 am

2 stops12h 49m

$430

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Cancun

Wed 5/13

12:55 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$431

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Cancun

Wed 5/13

12:09 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$431

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 3/20

11:10 am-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Cancun

Tue 3/24

11:05 am-12:31 am

2 stops12h 26m

$435

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 1/9

6:25 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Cancun

Wed 1/14

12:05 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$435

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 4/23

7:55 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Cancun

Wed 4/29

9:55 am-11:58 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$435

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $221). Flying from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 CMH to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen in 7h 04m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. There are 1330 mi between Columbus Airport and Playa del Carmen. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $106. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen is $250. On average you can expect to pay $489. The most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), can usually be booked for $293.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $221). Flying from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen in November is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$261Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$385Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$387Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$391Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$433Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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