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$159+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CUN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) 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 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$342
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One-way from

$263
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/18:30 amTYS - CUN
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/810:08 amCUN - TYS
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$368
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 4/292:30 pmTYS - CUN
2 stops10h 25mAeromexico
Wed 5/78:10 amCUN - TYS
1 stop5h 56mAeromexico
Deal found 1/29$440
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/305:30 amTYS - CUN
2 stops7h 31mDelta
Thu 5/88:10 amCUN - TYS
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/29$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/187:55 pmTYS - CUN
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/282:20 pmCUN - TYS
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 5/207:00 amTYS - CUN
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/245:35 amCUN - TYS
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$560
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:40 amTYS - CUN
2 stops16h 00mAir Canada
Sun 3/99:30 pmCUN - TYS
2 stops16h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 1/29$717

Find flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville 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 30, 2025.

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KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/8

5:00 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop19h 48m

Cancun

Thu 3/13

12:12 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$342

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/29

2:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

8:10 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$440

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-12:01 pm

2 stops7h 31m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

8:10 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$445

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 5/18

7:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop14h 35m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

2:20 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 37m

$495

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Cancun

Sat 5/24

5:35 am-7:34 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$560

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/6

5:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Cancun

Sun 3/9

9:30 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$717

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/15

3:24 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 31m

$159

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/13

7:23 am-3:18 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$291

KnoxvilleCancún

TYS - CUN

TYSCUN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/15

7:20 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 30m

$451

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen is 2 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 Knoxville to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville 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 30, 2025.

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

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Aeromexico and United Airlines from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,641 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Knoxville. Booking flights from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 4 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Knoxville 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$424Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$441Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$446Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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