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 $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 28% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 47 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $521, or $552 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Playa del Carmen from Santa Ana. Users have commonly found prices around $506 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $270. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

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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.

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Average price	$655

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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 July 31, 2025.

Mon 8/2512:24 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/109:54 amCUN - SNA

2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$313

Sat 9/272:52 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/410:59 amCUN - SNA

1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$347

Fri 8/156:50 amSNA - CUN

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/181:04 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$366

Sun 8/248:20 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops15h 50mSouthwest

Thu 8/281:05 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/30

$387

Thu 9/256:45 amSNA - CUN

2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/282:07 pmCUN - SNA

3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$399

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Mon 8/2512:24 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/109:54 amCUN - SNA

2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$313

Sat 9/272:52 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/410:59 amCUN - SNA

1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$347

Fri 8/156:50 amSNA - CUN

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/181:04 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$366

Sun 8/248:20 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops17h 40mSouthwest

Thu 8/281:05 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/31

$387

Thu 9/256:45 amSNA - CUN

2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/282:07 pmCUN - SNA

3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$399

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Mon 8/43:32 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops46h 48mFrontier

Wed 8/133:25 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop21h 45mFrontier

Deal found 7/31

$452

Tue 8/511:56 amSNA - CUN

2 stops24h 16mFrontier

Sat 8/95:06 pmCUN - SNA

2 stops28h 40mFrontier

Deal found 7/30

$584

Wed 8/612:26 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops12h 07mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1111:01 amCUN - SNA

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$483

Sat 8/94:30 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops15h 25mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/144:05 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$417

Sat 8/94:52 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops14h 54mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/149:54 amCUN - SNA

3 stops35h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$509

Sat 8/96:50 amSNA - CUN

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/152:10 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$548

Fri 8/157:05 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/195:35 amCUN - SNA

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$347

Mon 8/184:36 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop16h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/234:05 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop18h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$354

Sun 8/248:20 pmSNA - CUN

2 stops17h 40mSouthwest

Thu 8/281:05 pmCUN - SNA

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/31

$387

Mon 8/2512:24 pmSNA - CUN

1 stop18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/109:54 amCUN - SNA

2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$313

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Tue 9/96:45 amSNA - CUN

2 stops24h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$125

Sat 9/1310:00 amSNA - CUN

2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$169

Tue 8/196:53 amSNA - CUN

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$205

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Mon 8/25

12:24 pm-8:33 am

1 stop18h 09m

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Wed 9/10

9:54 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 11m

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SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/27

2:52 pm-9:56 am

1 stop17h 04m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

10:59 am-8:13 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$347

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/15

6:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cancun

Mon 8/18

1:04 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$366

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/24

8:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cancun

Thu 8/28

1:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$387

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

6:45 am-2:33 am

2 stops17h 48m

Cancun

Sun 9/28

2:07 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops33h 58m

$399

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

6:45 am-8:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

$125

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

10:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$169

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

6:53 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$205

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

Booking 39 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?

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,048 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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 $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$281	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$449	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$466	Average$625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$558	Average$664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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