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$148+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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.
SLC — CUN
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen are usually found in May or April, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$407
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$765
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 6/247:20 amSLC - CUN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/43:25 pmCUN - SLC
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 7/228:36 pmSLC - CUN
1 stop17h 44mFrontier
Tue 7/293:25 pmCUN - SLC
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$408
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:36 pmSLC - CUN
2 stops19h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/82:03 pmCUN - SLC
2 stops30h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$414
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 8/83:30 pmSLC - CUN
2 stops22h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/154:25 pmCUN - SLC
2 stops22h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/29$500

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 31, 2025.
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Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/24

7:20 am-12:55 am

2 stops16h 35m

Cancun

Fri 7/4

3:25 pm-12:03 am

1 stop9h 38m

$407

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/2

2:36 pm-11:10 am

2 stops19h 34m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

2:03 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$414

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/6

6:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

3:56 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 39m

$417

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/6

4:40 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

5:29 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$542

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Sun 6/29

9:30 am-8:31 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Cancun

Thu 7/3

9:38 am-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$596

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/16

8:29 pm-12:35 am

2 stops27h 06m

$148

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Mon 5/19

8:29 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$160

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/14

8:14 pm-9:21 am

3 stops36h 07m

$168

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/6

11:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop25h 24m

$259

Salt Lake CityCancún

SLC - CUN

SLCCUN

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/13

10:27 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

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

The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen is 12 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 Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 31, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from SLC 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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Salt Lake City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Playa del Carmen from Salt Lake City. Booking flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Playa del Carmen should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Playa del Carmen from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Spirit Airlines flights start at $168 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $225 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen is $595. On average you can expect to pay $1,016. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - Cancun), can usually be booked for $368.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Salt Lake City 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 8 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$218Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$248Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$540Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$557Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$658Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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