Playa del Carmen

$121+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — CUN
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to Playa del Carmen

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$121
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$529
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From Austin Bergstrom to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Austin Bergstrom to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Austin to Playa del Carmen

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 March 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:25 pmAUS - CUN
2 stops17h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/129:12 amCUN - AUS
2 stops37h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:05 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop7h 15mViva
Fri 6/67:10 amCUN - AUS
1 stop6h 45mViva
Deal found 3/29$382
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/129:08 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/182:33 pmCUN - AUS
1 stop29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$385
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/79:06 pmAUS - CUN
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Tue 4/152:43 pmCUN - AUS
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$387
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:32 amAUS - CUN
1 stop7h 02mAeromexico
Tue 5/68:31 amCUN - AUS
1 stop9h 22mAeromexico
Deal found 3/30$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/65:30 amAUS - CUN
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Fri 5/1611:22 amCUN - AUS
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/31$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 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
Wed 4/97:50 amCUN - AUS
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:35 amAUS - CUN
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 4/93:30 pmCUN - AUS
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 11/87:15 amAUS - CUN
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/156:30 amCUN - AUS
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/29$481

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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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 5/9

7:25 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Cancun

Mon 5/12

9:12 am-11:03 pm

2 stops37h 51m

$381

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 6/1

3:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cancun

Fri 6/6

7:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$382

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/12

9:08 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 02m

Cancun

Fri 4/18

2:33 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 12m

$385

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/10

6:10 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Cancun

Sat 4/12

11:13 am-9:17 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$387

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/6

5:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Sat 5/10

11:45 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$414

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/29

7:32 am-2:34 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Cancun

Tue 5/6

8:31 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$416

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/6

5:30 am-6:42 pm

2 stops13h 12m

Cancun

Thu 5/15

6:57 am-5:53 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$421

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/21

9:15 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Cancun

Wed 4/23

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$439

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/20

9:55 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

5:35 am-3:22 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$456

AustinCancún

AUS - CUN

AUSCUN

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/8

7:25 pm-8:16 am

1 stop12h 51m

$121

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Playa del Carmen

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 March 28, 2025.

Booking 63 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 March 31, 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 March 30, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Austin to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Austin 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from AUS to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $121. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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 $195. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Cancun) can be booked for $272 on average our data indicates $403 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$202Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$291Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$293Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$295Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$363Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$417Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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