Playa del Carmen

$109+ Cheap flights from California to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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LAX — CUN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheap flight deals from California to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$113
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$491
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From California to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from California to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 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 April 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:05 amBUR - CUN
2 stops27h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:33 amCUN - BUR
2 stops13h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$272
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:00 pmOAK - CUN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1412:43 pmCUN - OAK
2 stops35h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/52:00 pmOAK - CUN
1 stop8h 35mViva
Wed 5/1410:05 pmCUN - OAK
2 stops40h 25mViva
Deal found 4/1$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/69:57 amOAK - CUN
2 stops25h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1010:33 amCUN - OAK
2 stops13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$283
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:48 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/86:05 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$288
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2711:12 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/211:05 amCUN - LAX
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/510:30 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 39mDelta
Thu 5/86:05 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/1$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 9/1811:49 pmLAX - CUN
2 stops9h 36mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/2212:23 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops24h 31mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$301
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:12 pmLAS - CUN
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/82:03 pmCUN - LAS
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$302
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:15 amSAN - CUN
2 stops24h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2912:16 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$303
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:35 amLAS - CUN
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1310:33 amCUN - LAS
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$303
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/214:25 pmLAS - CUN
1 stop8h 08mVolaris
Wed 6/48:00 amCUN - LAS
1 stop8h 22mVolaris
Deal found 3/31$311

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BurbankCancún

BUR - CUN

BURCUN

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/6

8:05 am-1:08 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

10:33 am-9:58 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$272

OaklandCancún

OAK - CUN

OAKCUN

Oakland

Mon 5/5

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

12:43 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$275

OaklandCancún

OAK - CUN

OAKCUN

Oakland

Mon 5/5

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 35m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

10:05 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$277

OaklandCancún

OAK - CUN

OAKCUN

Oakland

Tue 5/6

9:57 am-1:08 pm

2 stops25h 11m

Cancun

Sat 5/10

10:33 am-10:25 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$283

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

11:48 pm-9:34 am

1 stop7h 46m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

6:05 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$288

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

11:12 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 38m

Cancun

Fri 5/2

11:05 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$289

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:30 am-5:09 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

6:05 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$298

Las VegasCancún

LAS - CUN

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/5

11:12 pm-11:10 am

1 stop9h 58m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

2:03 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$302

Las VegasCancún

LAS - CUN

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/10

8:35 am-12:35 am

2 stops14h 00m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

10:33 am-7:02 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$303

Las VegasCancún

LAS - CUN

LASCUN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/21

4:25 pm-2:33 am

1 stop8h 08m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$311

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 1, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 April 1, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 April 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to Playa del Carmen have to say. 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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $133 and $137 on Viva and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Playa del Carmen?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Qatar Airways (100%), KLM (100%) or EL AL (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $780 for a flight from California to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Cancun) is currently priced at $250.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from California 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 10 airlines flying from California to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$160Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AeromexicoCheapest$179Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$194Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$211Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$220Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$288Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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