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$103+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CUN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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 30 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$338
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$515
From Columbus to Playa del Carmen
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Find flight deals from Columbus to Playa del Carmen

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 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:33 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/99:12 amCUN - CMH
2 stops22h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$338
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:53 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/215:50 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$361
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 8/216:25 amCMH - CUN
1 stop6h 05mAeromexico
Thu 8/213:07 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 4/17$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 9/187:00 amCMH - CUN
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Tue 9/233:07 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/16$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 9/278:13 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:25 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$416
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 6/1510:10 amCMH - CUN
Nonstop3h 30mViva
Sat 6/285:50 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 20mViva
Deal found 4/15$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/185:50 amCMH - CUN
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Sat 5/2412:00 pmCUN - CMH
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$474
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2712:31 pmCMH - CUN
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Sun 6/291:47 pmCUN - CMH
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$545

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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 17, 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

Mon 5/5

9:33 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 37m

Cancun

Fri 5/9

9:12 am-8:50 am

2 stops22h 38m

$338

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sat 6/14

8:53 pm-8:03 am

1 stop12h 10m

Cancun

Sat 6/21

5:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$361

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 6/15

10:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Cancun

Sat 6/28

5:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$452

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 5/14

12:35 pm-12:25 am

2 stops12h 50m

Cancun

Wed 5/21

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$461

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Sun 5/18

5:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cancun

Sat 5/24

12:00 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$474

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 5/7

5:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Sun 5/11

7:50 am-10:04 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$489

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 6/27

12:31 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop25h 01m

Cancun

Sun 6/29

1:47 pm-11:41 am

1 stop20h 54m

$545

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Cancun

Tue 7/8

2:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$585

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Fri 5/16

8:11 pm-11:13 am

1 stop16h 02m

$103

ColumbusCancún

CMH - CUN

CMHCUN

Columbus

Wed 5/21

9:55 am-1:03 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$162

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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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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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 30 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 17, 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 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,699 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus Airport to Playa del Carmen are Southwest (100%), American Airlines (43%) and Viva (0%).

  • 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 $425. The most popular route, (Columbus - Cancun), can usually be booked for $246.

  • 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$221Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VivaCheapest$391Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$394Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$398Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$535Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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