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$113+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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SNA — CUN
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$289
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$113
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$480
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/313:33 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops16h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/411:05 amCUN - SNA
2 stops24h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/312:25 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/910:05 pmCUN - SNA
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/312:25 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop23h 03mFrontier
Wed 4/92:33 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop23h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/312:20 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops14h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/89:00 amCUN - SNA
2 stops26h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/264:51 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:24 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$503
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:02 pmSNA - CUN
1 stop11h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/45:41 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop18h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 3/3110:20 amSNA - CUN
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/43:01 pmCUN - SNA
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$515
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 7/279:05 pmSNA - CUN
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Thu 7/3111:40 amCUN - SNA
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$609
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 7/248:15 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/298:20 amCUN - LGB
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/45:00 pmLGB - CUN
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Tue 3/118:00 amCUN - LGB
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/4$723
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 4/127:10 amLGB - CUN
1 stop28h 46mAeromexico
Sat 4/263:00 pmCUN - LGB
1 stop8h 45mAeromexico
Deal found 3/4$1,227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/197:10 amLGB - CUN
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/268:00 amCUN - LGB
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,413

Find flights from Orange County to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 5, 2025.

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Orange County

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Playa del Carmen

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/31

3:33 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 27m

Cancun

Fri 4/4

11:05 am-9:57 am

2 stops24h 52m

$289

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop23h 03m

Cancun

Wed 4/9

10:05 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$313

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop23h 03m

Cancun

Wed 4/9

2:33 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 02m

$362

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/31

7:48 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop18h 43m

Cancun

Tue 4/8

9:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops28h 00m

$470

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

4:51 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

2:24 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$503

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/1

6:02 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 13m

Cancun

Fri 4/4

5:41 pm-9:49 am

1 stop18h 08m

$509

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/29

2:55 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 09m

Cancun

Sat 4/5

7:51 am-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$551

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 7/27

9:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Cancun

Thu 7/31

11:40 am-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$609

Long BeachCancún

LGB - CUN

LGBCUN

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 7/24

8:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Cancun

Tue 7/29

8:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$657

Santa AnaCancún

SNA - CUN

SNACUN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/1

12:50 pm-9:23 am

2 stops18h 33m

Cancun

Sun 6/8

5:10 pm-11:59 am

2 stops44h 49m

$658

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Playa del Carmen

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 5, 2025.

When flying from Orange County 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 March 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Playa del Carmen, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,711 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $242 and $260, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$160Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$354Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$368Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$426Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$647Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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