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$145+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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EWR — CUN
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Newark to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or October, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 19, 2024.

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$271
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One-way from

$145
(Mytrip)

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$526
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/314:30 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/151:10 pmCUN - EWR
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$319
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:00 amEWR - CUN
Nonstop4h 17mJetBlue
Thu 1/1612:15 pmCUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amEWR - CUN
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 1/1412:15 pmCUN - EWR
1 stop10h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/18$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/317:55 amEWR - CUN
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/115:19 pmCUN - EWR
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/298:15 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/14:04 pmCUN - EWR
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$440
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:00 amEWR - CUN
1 stop9h 15mAeromexico
Sat 12/2811:15 amCUN - EWR
1 stop10h 45mAeromexico
Deal found 12/17$442
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:21 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop7h 14mAir Canada
Wed 1/158:00 amCUN - EWR
1 stop11h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$471
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/314:30 pmEWR - CUN
1 stop16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/104:16 amCUN - EWR
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$473
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/306:15 amEWR - CUN
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Sun 1/55:00 pmCUN - EWR
Nonstop3h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$496

Find flights from Newark to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 19, 2024.

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NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sat 1/18

9:16 pm-9:13 am

1 stop11h 57m

Cancun

Sat 1/25

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$271

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 1/29

10:00 pm-9:01 am

1 stop11h 01m

Cancun

Sat 2/1

1:16 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$299

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Mon 1/13

7:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Cancun

Thu 1/16

12:15 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

$328

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 1/22

5:57 am-3:08 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Cancun

Tue 2/4

8:45 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$347

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Wed 2/19

7:05 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Cancun

Thu 2/27

1:24 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$366

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Thu 2/20

11:29 am-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Cancun

Thu 2/27

1:24 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$371

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Fri 1/31

6:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Wed 2/5

8:23 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$383

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 1/7

4:30 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$145

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Tue 4/15

10:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$146

NewarkCancún

EWR - CUN

EWRCUN

Newark

Sun 2/2

7:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$149

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen is 25 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 Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 EWR to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 19, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 19, 2024.

The most flights from EWR to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 December 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines from New York to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Newark to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 53 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 Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen are Spirit Airlines ($145), Frontier ($147), and JetBlue ($149).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen is $139. On average you can expect to pay $964. The most popular route, (Newark - Cancun), can usually be booked for $253.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Newark Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 8 airlines flying from Newark to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$174Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$187Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$242Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$463Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$611Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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