Playa del Carmen

$121+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CUN
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/48:17 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Sat 3/72:22 pm
CUN
-
STL
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/33:49 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop16h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/51:25 pm
CUN
-
STL
2 stops18h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
STL
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 17m
Frontier
Tue 5/1911:44 am
CUN
-
STL
Nonstop3h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:22 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/410:13 am
CUN
-
STL
1 stop13h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:22 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:13 am
CUN
-
STL
1 stop14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:22 pm
STL
-
CUN
3 stops36h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/411:42 am
CUN
-
STL
Nonstop3h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$346
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:21 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Wed 3/1111:44 am
CUN
-
STL
Nonstop3h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$347
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:12 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop18h 27m
Frontier
Sat 4/252:36 pm
CUN
-
STL
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$348
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
STL
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 17m
Frontier
Wed 4/2911:44 am
CUN
-
STL
Nonstop3h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:12 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop18h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/281:00 pm
CUN
-
STL
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:21 pm
STL
-
CUN
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Thu 3/129:11 am
CUN
-
STL
1 stop22h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$353

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(Frontier)

One-way from

$121
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$489
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Cancun flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/12

6:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Cancun

Tue 5/19

3:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$375

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/3

11:25 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Cancun

Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$381

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

7:25 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Cancun

Thu 4/23

11:00 am-11:34 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$386

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/1

6:10 am-6:47 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

12:42 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$386

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

1:50 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$386

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/8

7:03 am-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

10:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$386

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/5

6:29 am-6:40 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Cancun

Thu 4/9

4:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$386

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/28

5:45 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Cancun

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$390

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/3

8:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Cancun

Wed 4/8

3:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$451

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/18

8:12 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen (average of $175). Flying from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen in January is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 STL to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 February 11, 2026.

When flying from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

The most flights from STL to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    If you book a flight to Playa del Carmen from St. Louis, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis, which is the city’s only airport. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is located 12.7 mi from the center of St. Louis. There are 2 flights from Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Playa del Carmen flight route?

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    For as low as $375, Southwest can have you in Playa del Carmen from St. Louis in 7h 35m. There are 1241 mi between St. Louis and Playa del Carmen. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen are Frontier ($141), United Airlines ($173), and Volaris ($174).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    Before booking your flight to Playa del Carmen from St. Louis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (75%), Southwest (54%), American Airlines( 33%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $433 for a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Cancun) is currently priced at $302.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen (average of $175). Flying from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen in January is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 7 airlines flying from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$168Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$174Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$201Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$412Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$500Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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