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$130+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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BUF — CUN
feb. 28 — mar. 71
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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

$345
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One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$483
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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 febrero 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
mar. 4/16:22 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 37mDelta
mar. 4/84:40 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/21$345
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/211:45 amBUF - CUN
1 stop9h 42mAeromexico
mié. 4/91:59 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop7h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 2/22$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
dom. 3/25:07 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop16h 02mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/64:20 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$366
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
dom. 5/49:51 amBUF - CUN
2 stops23h 53mFrontier
sáb. 5/1011:24 amCUN - BUF
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$376
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/116:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 57mJetBlue
mar. 3/185:01 amCUN - BUF
1 stop12h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
vie. 3/76:00 amBUF - CUN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/301:12 pmCUN - BUF
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
lun. 11/37:59 pmBUF - CUN
1 stop14h 16mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/812:52 pmCUN - BUF
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
sáb. 3/15:35 amBUF - CUN
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
sáb. 3/89:45 amCUN - BUF
1 stop14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$520

Find flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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 febrero 23, 2025.

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Buffalo

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mar. 4/1

6:22 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Cancun

mar. 4/8

4:40 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 24m

$345

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mié. 4/2

11:45 am-8:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Cancun

mié. 4/9

1:59 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$348

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

dom. 3/2

5:07 pm-9:09 am

1 stop16h 02m

Cancun

jue. 3/6

4:20 pm-10:24 am

1 stop18h 04m

$366

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

dom. 5/4

9:51 am-8:44 am

2 stops23h 53m

Cancun

sáb. 5/10

11:24 am-9:01 am

1 stop20h 37m

$376

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

mar. 3/18

5:01 am-6:09 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$377

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

lun. 3/24

6:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

vie. 3/28

10:56 am-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$386

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mié. 5/7

6:01 am-1:36 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

dom. 5/11

7:50 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$431

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

sáb. 3/1

5:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Cancun

sáb. 3/8

9:45 am-12:05 am

1 stop14h 20m

$520

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mié. 3/12

11:24 am-8:13 am

1 stop21h 49m

$130

BuffaloCancún

BUF - CUN

BUFCUN

Buffalo

mar. 3/18

12:11 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$162

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

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen

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

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 February 14, 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 febrero 23, 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 febrero 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico 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
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
1,767 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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 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 7 different airlines.

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

    $162 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $204 and $1,587, 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 7 airlines flying from Buffalo to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$286Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$287Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$292Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$326Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$486Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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