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$128+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CUN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or July, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521
From Columbus to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Fri 5/165:25 amCMH - CUN
2 stops6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/2312:18 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$370
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 6/148:45 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/215:50 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 9/187:15 amCMH - CUN
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Tue 9/238:15 amCUN - CMH
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/3$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 9/277:08 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop15h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/34:10 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$414
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 8/216:25 amCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 05mAeromexico
Mon 8/251:50 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop9h 07mAeromexico
Deal found 4/3$442
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 6/1510:10 amCMH - CUN
Nonstop3h 30mViva
Sat 6/215:50 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 20mViva
Deal found 4/3$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 7/155:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Fri 7/181:05 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$540
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/84:28 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops20h 37mFrontier
Sun 4/1312:00 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$547
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop13h 40mAir Canada
Sun 6/228:45 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop23h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/4$573
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:33 amCMH - CUN
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:22 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$665

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Playa del Carmen

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 5/16

5:25 am-11:13 am

2 stops6h 48m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

12:18 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$370

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 6/14

8:45 pm-8:12 am

1 stop12h 27m

Cancun

Sat 6/21

5:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$399

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 9/18

7:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Cancun

Tue 9/23

8:15 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$407

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 9/27

7:08 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 22m

Cancun

Mon 11/3

4:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$414

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 8/21

6:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Mon 8/25

1:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$442

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 6/15

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Cancun

Sat 6/21

5:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$453

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 7/15

5:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cancun

Fri 7/18

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$540

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 6/18

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Cancun

Sun 6/22

8:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$573

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 7/30

10:33 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Cancun

Mon 8/4

5:22 pm-9:37 am

2 stops15h 15m

$665

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 6/17

7:55 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops18h 15m

Cancun

Mon 6/23

2:10 pm-9:32 am

2 stops18h 22m

$1,211

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

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

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 4, 2025.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Columbus to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,752 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    $128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $169 and $191, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Southwest (100%), American Airlines (56%) or Viva (0%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is generally $440, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $233. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), you can expect to pay $287 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$235Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$391Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$536Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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