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$131+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen are usually found in April or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$312
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One-way from

$131
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$514
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:36 pmSTL - CUN
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1610:00 amCUN - STL
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/126:36 pmSTL - CUN
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:35 pmCUN - STL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$328
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Fri 5/166:10 amSTL - CUN
Nonstop3h 12mFrontier
Fri 5/2312:37 pmCUN - STL
Nonstop3h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$378
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/36:38 amSTL - CUN
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris
Mon 5/1212:37 pmCUN - STL
Nonstop3h 23mVolaris
Deal found 4/30$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 8/276:00 amSTL - CUN
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Sun 8/319:18 amCUN - STL
2 stops14h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/1$533
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Mon 11/105:15 amSTL - CUN
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Fri 11/144:00 pmCUN - STL
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$555
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Sat 5/31:30 pmSTL - CUN
1 stop26h 30mAir Canada
Mon 5/128:45 pmCUN - STL
1 stop22h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$562
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Tue 7/15:00 amSTL - CUN
2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/85:55 pmCUN - STL
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$575
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Wed 5/285:19 amSTL - CUN
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/110:35 amCUN - STL
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$581

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/12

6:36 pm-8:55 am

1 stop14h 19m

Cancun

Mon 6/16

10:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$312

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/12

6:36 pm-8:55 am

1 stop14h 19m

Cancun

Tue 6/17

12:35 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$328

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/16

6:10 am-9:22 am

Nonstop3h 12m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

12:37 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

$378

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/23

10:22 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Cancun

Sun 8/31

2:50 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$420

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Cancun

Sun 8/31

9:18 am-11:39 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$533

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/13

10:05 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Cancun

Fri 7/18

3:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$556

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/30

1:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cancun

Tue 6/3

2:00 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop29h 58m

$572

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/1

5:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Cancun

Thu 1/8

5:55 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$575

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/28

5:19 am-5:05 pm

1 stop11h 46m

Cancun

Sun 6/1

10:35 am-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$581

St. LouisCancún

STL - CUN

STLCUN

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/6

6:36 pm-8:55 am

1 stop14h 19m

$131

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from St. Louis 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 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 May 1, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 is 1 flight 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?

    Within the past month, 22 users have taken a look at flights from Lambert-St Louis to Playa del Carmen.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($131), Frontier ($162), and Southwest ($221).

  • 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: American Airlines (86%), Southwest (82%), Frontier( 79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $389 for a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $178 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Cancun) is currently priced at $290.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from St. Louis 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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$175Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FrontierCheapest$303Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$331Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$358Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$387Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$425Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$517Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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