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Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

— CUN
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Round-trip from

C$ 398

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 526
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 1/11-6/11
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 47m total
  • Toronto to Cancún
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Playa del Carmen should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Read through reviews of airlines serving Mexico, such as Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet. 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
583 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,446 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,791 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
275 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen climate

In a word, perfect. Playa del Carmen has a sub-tropical climate with temperatures approaching 30 degrees Celsius (80s Fahrenheit) year-round. Travellers arriving on cheap flights to Playa del Carmen between November and January will experience slightly cooler temperatures – in the mid 20s. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.

Getting around Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is not as compact as it once was. Getting about on foot is the cheapest option if not quite as scenic as it used to be. Rental car is the best option for independent travel. Taxis are cheap, but keep an eye on the meter. Public bus is cheap too. Triciclos, large tricycles, are a fun way of getting around Playa del Carmen. You’ll find them around the ferry dock at the south end of town and on Juarez and 5th Avenue. 

What is good to know if travelling to Playa del Carmen?

  • Local Mayan cuisine features meals rich in cereals, meat (chicken, pork or rabbit), herbs and rice. Popular fillings include beans, corn, Serrano and Havana chilli peppers. Due to its location, seafood is a specialty. Must-eat dishes include Tikin Xic, a white fish that is marinated with adobo de Achiote and sour oranges, wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked in an earth oven under a wood fire. Pan de Cazón are tortillas with shredded fish and black beans.
  • Akumal, 30 minutes south of Playa Del Carmen, is home to a sea turtle sanctuary. Its shallow waters are protected by a barrier reef. Logger Head Sea Turtles enter daily to feed on sea grass and are friendly and peaceful beasts.
  • Younger visitors arriving on cheap flights to Playa del Carmen will be thrilled with a visit to Xcaret, an archaeological site, ecological park and resort that is often described as a Mayan Eco Disney World. There are numerous attractions including underground rivers, butterfly pavilion, beach, inlets and the “Xcaret Mexico Espectacular”. Swimming with dolphins, snuba, sea trekking and snorkelling are all on offer.

  • When is the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Peak Season:Along the Riviera Maya, November through February is high season. This is when travellers flee colder winters elsewhere and take cheap flights to Playa del Carmen. Off Season:The rainy season runs May to October and hurricane season is August through October. However, if you are planning to take cheap flights to Playa del Carmen for deep sea fishing, billfish (sailfish and marlin) in particular, high season runs March through September.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Porter Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A round-trip flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around C$ 395, however they can be found for as little as C$ 219.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Windsor offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0.0 km away from Cancun).

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