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$142+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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CMH — CUN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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The best prices from Columbus to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or May, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$402
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

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March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/89:04 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/114:16 amCUN - CMH
2 stops16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/171:42 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop19h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/2112:40 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$403
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:51 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops15h 34mFrontier
Sun 3/212:10 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop21h 15mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/196:30 amCMH - CUN
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Tue 3/256:54 amCUN - CMH
2 stops13h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/21$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:02 amCMH - CUN
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/81:49 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$496
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:50 amCMH - CUN
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Thu 5/82:50 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$502
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/32:04 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops10h 54mAeromexico
Fri 7/411:09 amCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 1/20$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 7/134:40 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/185:35 amCUN - CMH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$571

Find flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 2/8

9:04 pm-9:13 am

1 stop12h 09m

Cancun

Tue 2/11

4:16 am-8:24 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$402

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Mon 2/17

1:42 pm-9:09 am

1 stop19h 27m

Cancun

Fri 2/21

12:40 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$403

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Mon 4/7

11:44 am-12:05 pm

2 stops49h 21m

Cancun

Thu 4/10

12:00 pm-10:44 am

1 stop21h 44m

$468

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 3/19

10:32 am-12:08 am

2 stops14h 36m

Cancun

Wed 3/26

8:10 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$481

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 3/5

5:02 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Cancun

Sat 3/8

1:49 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$496

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 5/3

6:50 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

2:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$502

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Mon 2/3

2:04 pm-12:58 am

2 stops10h 54m

Cancun

Fri 7/4

11:09 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$526

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 7/13

4:40 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Cancun

Fri 7/18

5:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$571

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Mon 3/10

7:05 pm-8:13 am

1 stop14h 08m

$142

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 2/22

3:23 pm-9:56 am

2 stops18h 33m

$146

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

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is 35 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Aeromexico 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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?

    $142 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 Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $151 and $221, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen is generally $593, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $280. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), you can expect to pay $308 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$235Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$241Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$272Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$310Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$426Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$540Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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