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$96+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Playa del Carmen

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

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.
Sun 3/19:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/812:31 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$214
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/284:19 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$215
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:35 am
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/61:31 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$216
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1712:16 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 3/226:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Fri 3/2712:16 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$218
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.
Sat 5/27:00 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/81:00 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/119:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/141:00 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$220
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/284:19 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$221
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.
Wed 3/49:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/912:16 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$222
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:48 am
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop7h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:00 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$223
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:45 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/281:25 pm
CUN
-
IAH
1 stop6h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$225
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.
Sun 2/226:45 am
DFW
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 53m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:48 am
CUN
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$228

Find flight deals from USA to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$502
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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AtlantaCancún

ATL - CUN

ATLCUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/5

12:59 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Cancun

Sun 5/10

11:30 am-12:01 am

1 stop11h 31m

$287

AtlantaCancún

ATL - CUN

ATLCUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/26

9:36 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Cancun

Sun 3/1

10:50 am-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$296

DallasCancún

DFW - CUN

DFWCUN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/28

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Cancun

Fri 5/1

9:32 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$297

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:34 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Cancun

Wed 3/11

3:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$303

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/31

5:03 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

5:35 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$303

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Thu 3/12

2:18 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$307

AtlantaCancún

ATL - CUN

ATLCUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/10

6:33 pm-8:18 am

1 stop14h 45m

Cancun

Sun 3/15

9:12 am-12:39 am

1 stop14h 27m

$310

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/2

12:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

6:01 am-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$313

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/19

12:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Fri 5/22

11:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$313

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/28

12:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Sun 5/31

6:50 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Playa del Carmen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen (average of $102). Flying from USA to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 US to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 12, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to Playa del Carmen is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 12, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to PL9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Playa del Carmen, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,895 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,444 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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.

  • How popular is this USA to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    The United States to Playa del Carmen flight path was viewed by 162 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Playa del Carmen?

    Departing from USA to Playa del Carmen will take you 2h 57m. USA and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 883 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $18 on Viva. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris from $39 and Frontier from $70 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Playa del Carmen?

    While some choose either Newark - Cancun or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cancun, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun is the most popular route from USA to Playa del Carmen.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Playa del Carmen?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from USA to Playa del Carmen are ANA (93%), Delta (84%) and Korean Air (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $740 for a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cancun) is currently priced at $290.

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Playa del Carmen?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen (average of $102). Flying from USA to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$15Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$100Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$119Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$135Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$141Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$145Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$171Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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