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$118+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$476
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:52 pmSAT - CUN
2 stops21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:25 amCUN - SAT
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$339
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2010:50 amSAT - CUN
Nonstop2h 34mSun Country Air
Thu 7/242:25 pmCUN - SAT
Nonstop2h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$340
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/291:52 pmSAT - CUN
2 stops21h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/312:18 pmCUN - SAT
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$343
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:31 amSAT - CUN
1 stop9h 18mVolaris
Mon 11/104:16 amCUN - SAT
1 stop6h 40mVolaris
Deal found 4/29$392
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/262:49 pmSAT - CUN
1 stop9h 46mAeromexico
Wed 6/46:03 amCUN - SAT
1 stop6h 54mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:20 amSAT - CUN
2 stops15h 19mDelta
Thu 6/57:06 amCUN - SAT
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/29$397
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2310:42 amSAT - CUN
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Tue 5/2711:01 amCUN - SAT
2 stops24h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/115:50 pmSAT - CUN
1 stop8h 25mViva
Sun 7/1312:20 amCUN - SAT
1 stop10h 30mViva
Deal found 4/28$458
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/267:35 amSAT - CUN
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Wed 7/304:30 pmCUN - SAT
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Thu 5/29

1:52 pm-11:13 am

2 stops21h 21m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

4:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 35m

$339

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Sun 7/20

10:50 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Cancun

Thu 7/24

2:25 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$340

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Thu 5/29

1:52 pm-11:13 am

2 stops21h 21m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

12:18 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$343

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Mon 5/26

2:49 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 46m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

6:03 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$393

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Mon 5/26

5:20 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Cancun

Fri 6/6

7:06 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$397

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Fri 5/30

12:36 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Cancun

Sat 6/7

4:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 35m

$403

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Fri 5/23

10:42 am-8:05 am

1 stop21h 23m

Cancun

Tue 5/27

11:01 am-11:42 am

2 stops24h 41m

$432

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Fri 7/11

5:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

Cancun

Sun 7/13

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

$458

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Sat 7/26

7:35 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Cancun

Wed 7/30

4:30 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$461

San AntonioCancún

SAT - CUN

SATCUN

San Antonio

Fri 5/9

9:32 pm-12:35 am

1 stop27h 03m

$118

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Antonio 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 SAT to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 May 1, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Viva
6.9
Okay
785 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen?

    Most people fly from San Antonio (SAT) if they book a flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen. On average, San Antonio has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 9 airlines. San Antonio is conveniently located just 7.6 mi from San Antonio’s city center.

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

    This flight path from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen are Spirit Airlines ($125), Volaris ($127), and Viva ($141).

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

    While on average a flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen is generally $331, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $207. When looking at the most popular route, (San Antonio - Cancun), you can expect to pay $285 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Antonio 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 9 airlines flying from San Antonio to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$232Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$243Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$303Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
VolarisCheapest$313Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$333Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$338Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$427Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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