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$90+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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MFE — CUN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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

$246
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$306
From McAllen Miller Intl to Playa del Carmen
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Find flight deals from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen 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 5/243:31 pmMFE - CUN
Nonstop2h 03mVolaris
Wed 5/2811:58 amCUN - MFE
Nonstop2h 18mVolaris
Deal found 1/19$246
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/12:33 pmMFE - CUN
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/51:50 pmCUN - MFE
1 stop5h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$258
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/82:43 pmMFE - CUN
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Sat 2/1511:58 amCUN - MFE
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$289
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/59:30 amMFE - CUN
1 stop9h 07mAeromexico
Wed 2/121:50 pmCUN - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAeromexico
Deal found 1/21$307
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 3/55:25 amMFE - CUN
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Sat 3/812:24 pmCUN - MFE
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/21$416
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:28 pmMFE - CUN
2 stops15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/312:02 pmCUN - MFE
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$511
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 2/212:15 pmMFE - CUN
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/84:18 pmCUN - MFE
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$686
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/55:00 amMFE - CUN
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Wed 2/128:00 amCUN - MFE
2 stops25h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$754

Find flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen 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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McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/12

2:43 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Cancun

Wed 2/19

11:58 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$247

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 3/1

2:33 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Cancun

Wed 3/5

1:50 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$270

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/8

2:43 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Cancun

Sat 2/15

11:58 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$289

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/5

9:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Cancun

Wed 2/12

1:50 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$307

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/5

5:25 am-9:05 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Cancun

Sat 3/8

12:24 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$416

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Cancun

Tue 2/25

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$481

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 2/21

10:52 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Cancun

Fri 2/28

5:11 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 04m

$506

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/5

5:00 am-7:10 am

2 stops25h 10m

Cancun

Wed 2/12

8:00 am-8:58 am

2 stops25h 58m

$754

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 3/2

7:07 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 02m

$178

McAllenCancún

MFE - CUN

MFECUN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 3/2

9:54 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$1,140

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Deals found on 1/21

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

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Travel insights for flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from McAllen to Playa del Carmen is 70 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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.

When flying from McAllen 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.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Aeromexico, American Airlines and Air Canada from McAllen 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
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,635 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 McAllen 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city. Miller Intl is the only McAllen airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 5 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from McAllen Miller Intl on a regular basis.

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

    This flight path from McAllen Miller Intl to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 4 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 McAllen to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from McAllen to Playa del Carmen are Volaris ($90), Aeromexico ($146), and American Airlines ($251).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $84. While the most popular route (McAllen Miller Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $233 on average our data indicates $184 when flying from McAllen to Playa del Carmen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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
FrontierCheapest$155Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$184Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$295Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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