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$145+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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SNA — CUN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(Priceline)

One-way from

$145
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$537
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:15 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops16h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/79:52 amCUN - SNA
2 stops11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$276
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:15 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/74:10 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$325
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:09 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops14h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/259:52 amCUN - SNA
2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 12/98:30 amSNA - CUN
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/165:07 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/286:56 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:05 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$351
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/258:09 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops14h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/299:52 amCUN - SNA
2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/184:43 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/244:00 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$358
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/278:09 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops14h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/310:52 amCUN - SNA
2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/272:52 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/44:04 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/3111:28 amSNA - CUN
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/55:08 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$372

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Playa del Carmen

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Price

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Sat 3/7

5:31 pm-8:59 am

1 stop18h 28m

$398

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Mon 3/9

4:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

$398

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Mon 3/2

5:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

$398

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

8:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Cancun

Sat 1/24

5:31 pm-8:34 am

1 stop18h 03m

$402

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Thu 3/5

5:15 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$421

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Fri 3/6

5:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

$425

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Sun 3/8

9:30 am-8:21 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$425

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/31

8:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Cancun

Wed 11/5

6:15 pm-11:13 am

2 stops19h 58m

$453

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Cancun

Fri 3/20

8:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop29h 06m

$457

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cancun

Sun 2/8

9:30 am-9:59 am

2 stops27h 29m

$459

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 September 15, 2025.

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

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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Ana 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen?

    If you book a flight to Playa del Carmen from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana. There are 0 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Playa del Carmen per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen in 18h. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2080 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Santa Ana 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$281Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$399Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$468Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$558Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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