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$103+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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SJO — CUN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$230
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/812:27 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mVolaris
Wed 3/1210:19 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 2/21$193
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1512:23 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1712:17 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$200
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:05 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 3/2612:17 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/21$207
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/242:15 amSJO - CUN
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Wed 3/52:10 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 2/21$247
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1910:05 amSJO - CUN
1 stop10h 54mCopa Airlines
Fri 4/256:59 amCUN - SJO
1 stop7h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/21$252
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:18 amSJO - CUN
1 stop26h 17mAeromexico
Fri 3/76:04 amCUN - SJO
1 stop18h 22mAeromexico
Deal found 2/21$303
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.
Wed 3/266:40 amLIR - CUN
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3110:19 amCUN - LIR
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$576
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:02 pmLIR - CUN
1 stop20h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/99:00 amCUN - LIR
1 stop22h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$899
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Thu 3/62:55 pmLIR - CUN
2 stops26h 48mWestJet
Sun 3/93:15 pmCUN - LIR
2 stops22h 46mWestJet
Deal found 2/20$3,544

Find flights from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 February 22, 2025.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/8

12:27 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Cancun

Wed 3/12

10:19 am-11:26 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$193

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/15

12:23 pm-3:39 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

Mon 3/17

12:17 pm-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$200

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

8:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

12:40 pm-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$205

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

6:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Thu 3/20

12:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop12h 40m

$247

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/19

10:05 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Cancun

Sat 4/26

6:59 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$252

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

1:18 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Cancun

Tue 4/22

11:19 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$303

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

1:41 pm-8:24 am

2 stops17h 43m

Cancun

Mon 5/12

9:19 am-12:40 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$362

LiberiaCancún

LIR - CUN

LIRCUN

Liberia

Wed 3/26

6:40 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Cancun

Mon 3/31

10:19 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$576

LiberiaCancún

LIR - CUN

LIRCUN

Liberia

Thu 3/6

7:02 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 58m

Cancun

Sun 3/9

9:00 am-6:32 am

1 stop22h 32m

$899

LiberiaCancún

LIR - CUN

LIRCUN

Liberia

Thu 3/6

2:55 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Cancun

Sun 3/9

3:15 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$3,544

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 February 22, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and SWISS from Costa Rica 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,769 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Related info for your journey

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

    The Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen flight path was viewed by 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $103. Volaris Costa Rica flights start at $105 while deals on Volaris El Salvador start at $110 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen is generally $214, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $83. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Costa Rica 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$127Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$132Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$138Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$211Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$213Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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