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$116+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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MFE — CUN
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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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From McAllen Miller Intl to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/72:33 pmMFE - CUN
Nonstop1h 58mVolaris
Wed 12/1111:58 amCUN - MFE
Nonstop2h 15mVolaris
Deal found 10/30$225
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/72:33 pmMFE - CUN
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:23 amCUN - MFE
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$290
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:20 amMFE - CUN
1 stop9h 20mAeromexico
Tue 12/1010:23 amCUN - MFE
1 stop8h 52mAeromexico
Deal found 10/31$303
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/65:00 amMFE - CUN
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1011:35 amCUN - MFE
2 stops9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:00 amMFE - CUN
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/56:30 amCUN - MFE
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$660
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:00 amMFE - CUN
2 stops13h 35mAir Canada
Wed 12/113:00 pmCUN - MFE
2 stops42h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$762
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/215:29 amMFE - CUN
2 stops14h 34mDelta
Tue 11/268:00 amCUN - MFE
2 stops17h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/31$1,438

Find flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 12/21

2:33 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$116

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 11/21

9:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$159

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 11/21

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$277

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 12/26

7:27 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$488

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 12/21

12:16 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 34m

$525

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 12/26

5:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,011

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 12/7

2:33 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

11:58 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$225

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 12/7

2:33 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

10:23 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$290

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/1

10:20 am-7:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Cancun

Tue 4/8

10:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$298

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/1

5:30 am-5:41 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Cancun

Tue 4/8

12:17 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$312

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

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Travel insights for flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

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How far ahead should I book a flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

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

The best time to book flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen (average of $356). Flying from McAllen 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 MFE to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 McAllen 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.

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,032 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,095 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city. Miller Intl is the only McAllen airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 5 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from McAllen Miller Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Volaris for just $225, but on average you can expect to pay $434.

  • Are there nonstop flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen is less than $225.

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

    This flight path from McAllen Miller Intl to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen are Volaris ($116), American Airlines ($277), and United Airlines ($488).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $268. While the most popular route (McAllen Miller Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $225 on average our data indicates $375 when flying from McAllen to Playa del Carmen.

  • What does MFE to CUN mean?

    MFE and CUN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MFE to CUN refers to a flight route from McAllen Miller Intl Airport to Cancun Airport. Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen flight deals updated?

    The McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen (average of $356). Flying from McAllen 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 5 airlines flying from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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$155Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$164Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$306Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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