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$156+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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PWM — CUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Portland to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$402
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One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

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September

Average price

$548
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:10 amPWM - CUN
1 stop9h 25mJetBlue
Wed 5/711:20 amCUN - PWM
1 stop9h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:08 amPWM - CUN
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/92:03 pmCUN - PWM
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:24 amPWM - CUN
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Sat 4/122:46 pmCUN - PWM
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:25 amPWM - CUN
2 stops10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1811:20 amCUN - PWM
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$462
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:30 amPWM - CUN
1 stop9h 38mAeromexico
Mon 3/172:05 pmCUN - PWM
1 stop8h 53mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:20 pmPWM - CUN
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/124:00 pmCUN - PWM
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$544
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:50 amPWM - CUN
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sun 5/181:10 pmCUN - PWM
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$739
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/56:15 amPWM - CUN
3 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Sat 4/1210:45 amCUN - PWM
2 stops11h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$761
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Fri 4/185:53 pmPWM - CUN
1 stop18h 02mFrontier
Sun 4/271:31 pmCUN - PWM
2 stops28h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$908

Find flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 February 20, 2025.

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Portland

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Playa del Carmen

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PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Tue 4/29

6:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

11:20 am-9:57 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$402

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Thu 3/6

10:08 am-9:13 am

1 stop23h 05m

Cancun

Sun 3/9

2:03 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$403

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Cancun

Sat 4/12

12:35 pm-12:23 am

1 stop10h 48m

$426

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Thu 3/13

5:25 am-3:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Cancun

Tue 3/18

11:20 am-11:47 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$462

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Mon 3/10

5:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Cancun

Mon 3/17

2:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$476

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Thu 3/6

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop15h 30m

Cancun

Wed 3/12

4:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$544

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Thu 5/15

5:50 am-2:10 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Cancun

Sun 5/18

1:10 pm-12:15 am

2 stops10h 05m

$739

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Sat 4/5

6:15 am-12:00 pm

3 stops30h 45m

Cancun

Sat 4/12

10:45 am-11:27 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$761

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Fri 4/18

5:53 pm-10:55 am

1 stop18h 02m

Cancun

Sun 4/27

1:31 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$908

PortlandCancún

PWM - CUN

PWMCUN

Portland

Thu 3/20

10:08 am-8:13 am

1 stop23h 05m

$156

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

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland, Maine to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Portland, Maine 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Portland to Playa del Carmen have to say. 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
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen?

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen. 6 airlines have flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from Portland to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$317Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$383Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$551Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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