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$137+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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LAX — CUN
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 22, 2024.

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$306
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One-way from

$137
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$579
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/318:09 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1210:49 amCUN - LAX
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/301:55 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop16h 33mVolaris
Fri 1/102:41 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop10h 59mVolaris
Deal found 12/20$426
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/318:09 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Sat 1/1112:19 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops15h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/307:00 amLAX - CUN
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/138:45 amCUN - LAX
1 stop13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$463
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Sun 12/2911:55 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/712:42 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/3011:55 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Mon 1/139:09 amCUN - LAX
1 stop12h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/21$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:55 pmLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/317:41 amCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$516
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2611:30 amLAX - CUN
1 stop9h 18mAeromexico
Thu 1/211:05 amCUN - LAX
1 stop9h 40mAeromexico
Deal found 12/21$528
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:20 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop18h 55mViva
Fri 12/274:05 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop9h 20mViva
Deal found 12/21$600
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:46 pmLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 37mLufthansa
Tue 1/76:30 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$635

Find flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 22, 2024.

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Sun 1/26

7:08 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Cancun

Wed 1/29

4:02 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$306

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LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

12:57 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 36m

Cancun

Thu 1/23

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$307

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

9:40 pm-11:24 am

1 stop10h 44m

Cancun

Wed 2/26

1:59 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$308

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

12:57 am-3:40 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Cancun

Sun 1/26

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$309

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Cancun

Tue 2/4

3:20 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$321

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LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

12:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Cancun

Sat 3/29

9:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$327

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

10:30 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Cancun

Wed 1/29

7:15 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$346

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

11:53 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Wed 1/15

6:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$351

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

12:03 pm-11:22 am

1 stop20h 19m

Cancun

Mon 2/17

12:23 pm-10:33 am

1 stop25h 10m

$367

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

5:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/2

2:10 pm-9:15 am

1 stop21h 05m

$432

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is 53 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 Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 22, 2024.

When flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to PL9 are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 14 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

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

    Flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 386 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $137. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Volaris, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen are EL AL (96%), Qatar Airways (95%) and Delta (93%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $803, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $136. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Cancun), is priced around $257.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$165Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$201Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$229Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$268Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$273Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$276Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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