Playa del Carmen

$108+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from USA to Playa del Carmen
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 May 15, 2026.

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.
Tue 6/3011:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 33m
Frontier
Fri 7/31:58 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$213
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2711:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Fri 7/311:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$214
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1811:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Thu 7/231:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/1311:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Thu 7/161:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$216
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/811:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Wed 7/151:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$219
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1611:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 33m
Frontier
Wed 6/241:58 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/1111:52 am
IAH
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Tue 8/181:18 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 7/108:55 pm
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/241:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 7/108:55 pm
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/151:59 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/278:55 pm
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/31:58 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$236
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:55 pm
IAH
-
CUN
1 stop13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/11:58 pm
CUN
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$237
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:00 am
ORD
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 01m
Frontier
Thu 7/911:00 am
CUN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$253

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Frontier)

One-way from

$108
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$429
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Cancun flights.
From USA to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from USA to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 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 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 May 15, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasCancún

DFW - CUN

DFWCUN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/18

3:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Cancun

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$308

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Cancun

Sat 8/22

12:50 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$328

ChicagoCancún

ORD - CUN

ORDCUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Cancun

Thu 8/13

2:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$328

AtlantaCancún

ATL - CUN

ATLCUN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

7:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Cancun

Sat 8/22

12:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$328

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/11

8:50 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cancun

Sat 11/14

9:40 am-7:40 am

1 stop23h 00m

$335

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

8:20 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Cancun

Tue 9/29

11:34 am-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$342

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/5

9:29 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Cancun

Tue 6/9

11:27 am-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$342

New YorkCancún

JFK - CUN

JFKCUN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

9:59 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Cancun

Fri 9/18

4:05 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$342

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/24

11:10 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cancun

Mon 9/28

7:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$343

HoustonCancún

IAH - CUN

IAHCUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/6

5:03 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

Thu 6/11

2:49 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$344

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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 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 May 15, 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% 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 May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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 May 15, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 May 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Playa del Carmen, such as Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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?

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

    Departing from USA to Playa del Carmen will take you 4h 05m. USA and Playa del Carmen are separated by a distance of 1556 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 $38 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $64 and Frontier from $70 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Korean Air (92%), EL AL (91%) and Aeromexico (88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $697 for a flight from USA to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $208 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Cancun) is currently priced at $284.

  • 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.

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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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$115Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$139Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$142Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$145Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$159Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$161Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
VivaCheapest$181Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$232Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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