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$106+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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CMH — CUN
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or July, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$371
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$150
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521
From Columbus to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:30 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop14h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/79:08 amCUN - CMH
1 stop14h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/105:15 amCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/139:10 amCUN - CMH
1 stop24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/278:06 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:25 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/277:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Sun 9/71:50 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/1$454
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 4/142:04 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops10h 21mAeromexico
Fri 4/183:09 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 31mAeromexico
Deal found 4/1$461
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/84:28 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops20h 37mFrontier
Sun 4/1312:00 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 6/2910:10 amCMH - CUN
Nonstop3h 30mViva
Sat 7/55:45 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 25mViva
Deal found 4/1$480
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/45:50 amCMH - CUN
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 5/1012:00 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$506
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:10 amCMH - CUN
2 stops15h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/285:22 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$555
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 6/187:00 amCMH - CUN
1 stop13h 40mAir Canada
Sun 6/228:45 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop23h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$585
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 11/36:25 pmCMH - CUN
2 stops23h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/105:15 pmCUN - CMH
2 stops24h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$608

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 4/23

9:57 am-9:34 am

2 stops24h 37m

Cancun

Thu 5/22

9:12 am-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$371

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

5:49 pm-8:16 am

1 stop15h 27m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

5:35 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$381

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 9/21

7:15 am-7:33 pm

2 stops13h 18m

Cancun

Fri 9/26

12:29 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$445

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Mon 5/26

7:15 am-6:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Cancun

Thu 6/5

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$476

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 7/1

8:14 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Cancun

Mon 8/4

11:00 am-12:42 am

1 stop12h 42m

$478

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/4

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$506

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/25

7:10 am-10:07 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Cancun

Thu 5/29

4:12 pm-9:33 am

1 stop16h 21m

$555

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Thu 5/1

9:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

8:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$573

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$106

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 9/28

7:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$207

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 April 2, 2025.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 April 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Columbus to Playa del Carmen. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport 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 $150. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Viva, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen is $233. On average you can expect to pay $440. The most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), can usually be booked for $278.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$391Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$398Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$536Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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