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$143+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$394
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$654
From Salinas to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:22 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop22h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/174:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$394
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/88:53 pmSFO - CUN
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Thu 8/143:25 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$400
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/99:54 amCUN - SFO
2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$401
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:00 amSFO - CUN
1 stop7h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/274:10 pmCUN - SFO
1 stop9h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:35 amSFO - CUN
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Thu 9/119:10 amCUN - SFO
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/31$446
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:40 amSFO - CUN
1 stop18h 45mJetBlue
Sat 9/69:45 amCUN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$448

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

2:22 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 38m

Cancun

Wed 9/17

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$394

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

8:53 pm-7:53 am

1 stop9h 00m

Cancun

Thu 8/14

3:25 pm-12:19 am

1 stop10h 54m

$400

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Cancun

Tue 9/9

9:54 am-9:32 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$401

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Wed 8/27

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$414

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Cancun

Thu 9/11

9:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$446

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

11:40 am-8:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

Cancun

Sat 9/6

9:45 am-11:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$448

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

8:45 am-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$143

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

5:12 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$155

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

5:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$168

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

11:59 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 21m

$169

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 S9N to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 31, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on September 22, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas 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 July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,914 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 Salinas to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen.

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

    $155 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $168 and $169, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $847 for a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $272 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $312.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 10 airlines flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$196Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$206Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$211Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$269Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$282Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$313Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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