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$139+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CUN
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$332
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$664
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 June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/26:53 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/67:45 amCUN - SNA
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$332
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:45 amSNA - CUN
2 stops25h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/139:19 amCUN - SNA
2 stops14h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/15$353
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1012:01 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Sat 8/163:05 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$383
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1312:01 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1711:01 amCUN - SNA
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:40 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/1511:08 amCUN - SNA
1 stop13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/308:00 amSNA - CUN
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/311:00 amCUN - SNA
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/15$457
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/279:20 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop9h 35mAeromexico
Fri 8/12:00 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop10h 03mAeromexico
Deal found 6/14$484
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:59 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/245:30 pmCUN - SNA
2 stops26h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/15$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:20 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop12h 05mDelta
Thu 8/72:00 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/14$503
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/21:20 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Sun 9/75:20 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop20h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 6/14$560

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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 June 16, 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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Price

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/2

6:53 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Cancun

Wed 8/6

7:45 am-3:29 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$332

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/6

6:45 am-10:10 am

2 stops25h 25m

Cancun

Sat 9/13

9:19 am-9:41 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$353

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/10

12:01 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Cancun

Sat 8/16

3:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop22h 05m

$383

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/13

12:01 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Cancun

Thu 7/17

11:01 am-9:21 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$390

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/2

6:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cancun

Tue 8/12

3:46 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$427

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/18

7:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Cancun

Fri 10/24

5:30 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$454

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/30

8:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Cancun

Sun 8/3

11:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$457

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/27

9:20 pm-8:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

Cancun

Fri 8/1

2:00 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$484

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/4

9:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop12h 05m

Cancun

Thu 8/7

6:01 am-10:03 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$503

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/2

1:20 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Cancun

Sun 9/7

5:20 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$560

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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 June 13, 2025.

Booking 59 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 June 16, 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.

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 June 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,710 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$281Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$450Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$473Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$634Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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