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$315+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — CUN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen

Best flights from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:37 pmSBP - CUN
1 stop17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/163:15 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$491
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.
Sat 1/105:58 pmSBP - CUN
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/156:30 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$499
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.
Sat 1/1012:50 pmSBP - CUN
1 stop24h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/153:35 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$507
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.
Sat 1/315:58 pmSBP - CUN
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/76:30 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$544
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:00 amSBP - CUN
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/33:35 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$512
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.
Fri 1/95:58 pmSBP - CUN
2 stops15h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/156:30 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$544
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/71:03 pmSBP - CUN
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/173:35 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$512
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/86:00 amSBP - CUN
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/155:15 pmCUN - SBP
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$544

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen

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

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$491
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$315
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$824
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 4/13

7:37 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 03m

Cancun

Thu 4/16

3:15 pm-11:39 am

1 stop22h 24m

$491

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/10

5:58 pm-11:25 am

2 stops14h 27m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

6:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$499

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/10

12:50 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

3:35 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$507

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-8:44 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Cancun

Tue 3/3

3:35 pm-9:19 am

1 stop20h 44m

$512

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 2/7

1:03 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 27m

Cancun

Tue 2/17

3:35 pm-9:19 am

1 stop20h 44m

$512

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/31

5:58 pm-11:25 am

2 stops14h 27m

Cancun

Sat 2/7

6:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$544

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 1/9

5:58 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

6:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$544

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

5:15 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$544

San Luis ObispoCancún

SBP - CUN

SBPCUN

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 12/26

6:44 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$315

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Deals found on 12/17

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen (average of $215). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 SBP to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

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 reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from County. San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is just 3.3 mi from the center of the city. County is the only San Luis Obispo airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 2 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from San Luis Obispo County on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen?

    For as low as $499, American Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from San Luis Obispo in 14h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen (average of $215). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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
United AirlinesCheapest$492Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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