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$97+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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AUS — CUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$353
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One-way from

$97
(Travelocity)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$558
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/242:15 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop7h 45mViva
Wed 2/267:05 amCUN - AUS
1 stop7h 05mViva
Deal found 2/20$353
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/46:39 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop16h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/912:25 pmCUN - AUS
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/59:04 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/74:16 amCUN - AUS
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$357
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amAUS - CUN
2 stops31h 16mFrontier
Wed 5/73:15 pmCUN - AUS
1 stop20h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/195:30 amAUS - CUN
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Wed 3/2612:24 pmCUN - AUS
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/20$420
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/188:08 amAUS - CUN
1 stop9h 26mAeromexico
Wed 3/198:00 amCUN - AUS
1 stop9h 27mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/305:35 amAUS - CUN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 4/93:30 pmCUN - AUS
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/68:08 amAUS - CUN
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/1311:38 amCUN - AUS
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 7/205:57 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/25:35 amCUN - AUS
1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$455

Find flights from Austin to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 20, 2025.

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AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/26

7:40 pm-10:57 am

2 stops15h 17m

Cancun

Wed 4/2

7:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$353

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/4

6:39 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 41m

Cancun

Sun 3/9

12:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$355

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 6/1

3:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Cancun

Wed 6/11

7:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$380

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 5/30

9:50 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

1:12 pm-7:43 am

2 stops18h 31m

$398

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/19

5:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Cancun

Wed 3/26

12:24 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$420

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/18

8:08 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Cancun

Wed 3/19

8:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$426

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/30

5:35 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Cancun

Wed 4/9

3:30 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$429

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 3/30

8:15 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Cancun

Wed 4/9

3:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$439

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 7/20

5:57 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Cancun

Sat 8/2

5:35 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$455

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/26

6:10 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$97

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

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Travel insights for flights from Austin to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Austin 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 Austin to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Austin to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 AUS to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin 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 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Austin to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Austin to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Austin to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Austin Bergstrom; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Austin airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 7.5 mi journey to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) from Austin’s city center.

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

    Flights from Austin Bergstrom to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Viva, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $204. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Cancun) can be booked for $244 on average our data indicates $550 when flying from Austin to Playa del Carmen.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Austin to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 Austin to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$142Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$239Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$293Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$294Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$407Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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