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$161+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CUN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 28, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:25 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$341
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:16 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops18h 53m
Frontier
Sat 2/284:22 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop32h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$342
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:25 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/252:24 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:25 am
SFO
-
CUN
Nonstop5h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/185:15 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 3/26:53 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops14h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/610:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/248:09 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/269:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:26 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop13h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/185:15 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$348
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:20 am
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops24h 18m
Frontier
Wed 3/42:27 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop13h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 21m
Frontier
Wed 4/153:54 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:36 pm
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop17h 11m
Delta
Thu 3/198:40 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:09 pm
SFO
-
CUN
2 stops13h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/279:01 am
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:48 am
SFO
-
CUN
1 stop29h 29m
Frontier
Tue 3/32:27 pm
CUN
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$353

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$161
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$530
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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 January 28, 2026.
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

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

8:25 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Cancun

Tue 3/17

6:15 pm-10:32 am

1 stop18h 17m

$344

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

10:36 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Cancun

Thu 3/19

8:40 am-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$351

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

10:36 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Cancun

Wed 3/18

7:01 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$351

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Cancun

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$356

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Cancun

Sat 3/14

6:00 pm-7:54 am

1 stop15h 54m

$366

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 30m

Cancun

Sat 2/28

7:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 45m

$366

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

8:59 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Cancun

Mon 3/9

2:07 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$379

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Cancun

Thu 4/30

12:57 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$397

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

7:20 pm-11:45 am

2 stops14h 25m

Cancun

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$410

San FranciscoCancún

SFO - CUN

SFOCUN

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:15 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Cancun

Mon 3/9

11:05 am-7:54 am

2 stops22h 49m

$410

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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 30 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen (average of $191). Flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 January 28, 2026.

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.

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 January 28, 2026.

The most flights from S9N to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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, 43 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Playa del Carmen.

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

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Salinas to Playa del Carmen in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 51m. Salinas and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 2404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Viva. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris and Frontier, with prices starting from $117 and $144, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen are Hawaiian Airlines (72%), American Airlines (65%) and Alaska Airlines (65%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $931 for a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cancun) is currently priced at $292.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Playa del Carmen (average of $191). Flying from Salinas to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$179Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
AeromexicoCheapest$179Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$189Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$218Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$236Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$344Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$367Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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