Playa del Carmen

$189+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CUN
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

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 May 13, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 8/208:55 am
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop25h 13m
Frontier
Thu 8/2711:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$407
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 8/106:39 pm
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Mon 8/1711:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$408
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:39 pm
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop13h 12m
Frontier
Thu 8/2711:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$414
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 5/289:54 am
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Thu 6/43:39 pm
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop19h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$423
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/67:54 pm
SNA
-
CUN
2 stops14h 55m
Frontier
Sun 7/1211:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$427
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/66:39 pm
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Fri 7/1011:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$428
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 6/1110:19 am
SNA
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CUN
1 stop24h 29m
Frontier
Thu 6/183:35 pm
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop18h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$433
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:54 am
SNA
-
CUN
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Fri 6/53:39 pm
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop19h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$434
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/67:54 pm
SNA
-
CUN
2 stops14h 55m
Frontier
Sat 7/113:35 pm
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$439
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/17:54 pm
SNA
-
CUN
2 stops11h 58m
Frontier
Wed 8/53:35 pm
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$444
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:54 pm
SNA
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CUN
2 stops11h 58m
Frontier
Thu 8/1311:02 am
CUN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$447

Find 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$407
(Expedia)

One-way from

$189
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$729
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Cancun flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 13, 2026.
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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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/10

8:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Cancun

Mon 8/17

1:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$572

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 7/13

6:26 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 14m

Cancun

Thu 7/16

2:10 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$642

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

5:05 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Cancun

Wed 9/23

12:50 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$649

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/19

7:49 pm-10:06 am

2 stops12h 17m

Cancun

Wed 9/23

2:49 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$658

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/16

6:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Cancun

Wed 9/23

1:40 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$659

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/1

4:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops17h 45m

Cancun

Sat 8/8

7:51 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$687
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

8:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Cancun

Tue 8/25

7:51 am-5:29 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$692

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/20

7:59 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops14h 03m

Cancun

Thu 8/27

2:49 pm-9:17 am

3 stops20h 28m

$692

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

8:15 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Cancun

Fri 6/19

2:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$725

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/16

8:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Cancun

Mon 7/20

2:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$728

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Deals found on 5/12

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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 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Santa Ana, California to Playa del Carmen in about 14h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 54m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Playa del Carmen is about 2080 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 3 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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$427Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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