Playa del Carmen

$114+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CUN
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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$274
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One-way from

$114
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Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/512:42 pmDTW - CUN
1 stop24h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1210:11 amCUN - DTW
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/31$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/912:42 pmDTW - CUN
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1810:33 amCUN - DTW
1 stop6h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$286

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Sat 12/14

12:42 pm-10:28 am

1 stop21h 46m

$122

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/2

12:28 pm-9:15 am

1 stop20h 47m

$127

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/24

9:14 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop16h 06m

$134

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/19

11:15 am-9:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$220

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/28

8:30 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$259

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/28

6:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$309

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/28

10:08 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$422

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/28

11:08 am-6:20 pm

3 stops31h 12m

$522

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/1

7:45 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops17h 25m

$1,071

DetroitCancún

DTW - CUN

DTWCUN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/5

12:42 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop24h 42m

Cancun

Thu 12/12

10:11 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 59m

$274

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

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $356). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 DTW to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 October 31, 2024.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen, such as Frontier and Spirit Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,420 reviews

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7.9

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,420 reviews
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9,420 reviews

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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8,835 reviews
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9,420 reviews

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7.9

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,420 reviews

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7.9

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,420 reviews

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7.9

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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2,904 reviews
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9,420 reviews

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8.2

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7.9

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8.6

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8.0

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1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Detroit to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only Detroit airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Playa del Carmen per day. 8 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $274, but on average you can expect to pay $322.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen is less than $514.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen for under $400?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 3 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 33% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Spirit Airlines and Frontier can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen in just under 13h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 49m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen is about 1486 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $127 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $134 and Air Canada from $220 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Delta (89%), Aeromexico (89%) or Spirit Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen is generally $406, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $130. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cancun), you can expect to pay $282 for that flight.

  • What does DTW to CUN mean?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Cancun Airport is CUN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Playa del Carmen flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Playa del Carmen flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Playa del Carmen offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Playa del Carmen flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $356). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$257Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$301Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$367Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$503Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$593Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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