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$136+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CUN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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$288
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One-way from

$136
(Mytrip)

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December

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February

Average price

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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 March 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/1010:30 amLAX - CUN
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:33 amCUN - LAX
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:16 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1710:33 amCUN - LAX
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2110:30 amLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 39mDelta
Wed 4/306:18 pmCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/27$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 5/106:45 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/167:58 amCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$303
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 3/314:30 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop8h 50mViva
Wed 4/210:05 pmCUN - LAX
1 stop17h 40mViva
Deal found 3/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/228:05 amLAX - CUN
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/307:50 amCUN - LAX
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$314
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/2911:49 pmLAX - CUN
2 stops9h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 6/112:23 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops11h 30mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/27$315
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 5/1012:56 amLAX - CUN
1 stop7h 08mLufthansa
Fri 5/167:58 amCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 3/28$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/42:55 pmLAX - CUN
2 stops28h 54mVolaris
Tue 4/810:00 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops17h 20mVolaris
Deal found 3/28$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/1811:59 pmLAX - CUN
Nonstop4h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/229:00 amCUN - LAX
Nonstop5h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2211:40 pmLAX - CUN
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Fri 4/2512:55 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$373
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 3/3111:07 pmLAX - CUN
2 stops10h 33mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 4/212:40 pmCUN - LAX
2 stops10h 54mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/27$409

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

10:30 am-1:08 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

10:33 am-10:01 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$288

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

8:16 am-3:01 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Cancun

Sat 5/17

10:33 am-10:01 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$292

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

10:30 am-5:09 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

6:18 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$297

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-10:04 am

1 stop13h 19m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

7:58 am-11:02 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$303

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

8:05 am-5:04 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

7:50 am-3:38 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$314

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

11:49 pm-11:48 am

2 stops9h 59m

Cancun

Sun 6/1

12:23 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$315

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

12:56 am-10:04 am

1 stop7h 08m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

7:58 am-11:02 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$341

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Fri 4/18

11:59 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 36m

Cancun

Tue 4/22

9:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$367

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

11:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop10h 05m

Cancun

Fri 4/25

12:55 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$373

Los AngelesCancún

LAX - CUN

LAXCUN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cancun

Wed 5/28

4:15 pm-7:36 am

1 stop17h 21m

$379

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen

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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen is 61 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 March 28, 2025.

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 March 23, 2025.

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. Wednesday evenings 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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 6 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 15 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 294 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, 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 Qatar Airways (100%), KLM (100%) and EL AL (100%).

  • 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 $877, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $136. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Cancun), is priced around $249.

  • 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$175Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$201Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$211Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$212Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$248Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$257Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$284Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$288Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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