$156+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $373 (Delta) |
One-way from | $156 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $476 |
Find flight deals from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
Cheapest flights from San Jose to Playa del CarmenExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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.
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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.
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Depart
Return
Price
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Sun 6/15
5:45 am-8:45 pm
2 stops13h 00m
Cancun
Tue 6/24
8:00 am-10:55 pm
2 stops16h 55m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Tue 7/22
6:00 am-5:05 pm
1 stop9h 05m
Cancun
Tue 8/5
4:10 pm-9:18 am
1 stop19h 08m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Sun 6/1
4:33 pm-9:44 am
2 stops15h 11m
Cancun
Sat 6/7
9:38 am-11:29 pm
2 stops15h 51m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Fri 5/30
11:35 am-9:49 pm
1 stop8h 14m
Cancun
Mon 6/2
9:39 pm-9:50 am
1 stop14h 11m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Sat 6/7
6:26 pm-1:00 pm
1 stop16h 34m
Cancun
Fri 6/13
5:35 am-11:50 am
1 stop8h 15m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Mon 6/2
6:00 am-11:13 am
2 stops27h 13m
Cancun
Mon 6/9
4:25 am-10:05 am
2 stops31h 40m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Sun 5/11
12:20 pm-2:51 pm
1 stop24h 31m
Cancun
Sun 5/18
3:56 pm-11:20 am
1 stop21h 24m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Wed 5/21
5:55 am-3:15 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Cancun
Sat 5/24
2:45 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop9h 35m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Tue 5/20
6:15 am-3:15 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Cancun
Wed 5/28
4:25 pm-9:49 am
1 stop19h 24m
San JoseCancún
SJC - CUN
SJCCUN
San Jose
Tue 7/8
6:35 am-9:00 pm
2 stops12h 25m
Cancun
Mon 7/14
1:40 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops10h 45m
Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is 19 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 Jose to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to PL9?
Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 Jose to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Jose to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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Top 9 airlines flying from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$211 | Average$295 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$330 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$338 | Average$516 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$338 | Average$463 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$354 | Average$569 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$374 | Average$742 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$374 | Average$606 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$433 | Average$715 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |