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$156+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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BUF — CUN
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$355
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One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

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 5/66:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 5/1412:50 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/31$355
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.
Sat 5/176:00 amBUF - CUN
2 stops17h 19mAeromexico
Thu 5/227:44 amCUN - BUF
2 stops15h 11mAeromexico
Deal found 3/30$375
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/215:10 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1912:35 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$384
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop12h 30mJetBlue
Sun 9/219:45 amCUN - BUF
1 stop10h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 3/29$417
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.
Mon 5/199:51 amBUF - CUN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/259:12 amCUN - BUF
1 stop21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$418
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/102:33 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop21h 52mFrontier
Wed 4/161:25 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop23h 08mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$436
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:30 pmBUF - CUN
2 stops15h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/37:51 amCUN - BUF
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$449
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 4/143:35 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sun 4/201:50 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$750
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/101:55 pmBUF - CUN
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Wed 4/169:25 pmCUN - BUF
3 stops35h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/29$2,108
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:50 pmBUF - CUN
2 stops19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/261:20 amCUN - BUF
2 stops22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/30$2,212

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

12:50 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 50m

$355

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Cancun

Thu 5/22

7:44 am-11:55 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$375

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Sat 6/21

5:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 35m

Cancun

Sat 7/19

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$384

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Cancun

Sun 9/21

9:45 am-8:46 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$417

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Mon 5/19

9:51 am-8:16 am

1 stop23h 25m

Cancun

Sun 5/25

9:12 am-7:51 am

1 stop21h 39m

$418

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Thu 4/10

2:33 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 52m

Cancun

Wed 4/16

1:25 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$436

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Sat 8/30

7:30 pm-10:04 am

2 stops15h 34m

Cancun

Wed 9/3

7:51 am-8:31 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$449

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Mon 4/14

3:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cancun

Sun 4/20

1:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 00m

$750

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Thu 4/10

1:55 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Cancun

Wed 4/16

9:25 pm-9:54 am

3 stops35h 29m

$2,108

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

Thu 6/5

6:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Cancun

Sat 6/7

1:20 am-11:58 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$2,342

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Buffalo 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 BUF to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo 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.

When flying from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Buffalo to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,754 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Buffalo. Booking flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 6 different airlines.

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

    $156 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $162 and $202, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Buffalo 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 6 airlines flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo 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
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$283Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$287Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$329Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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