Playa del Carmen

$116+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CUN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Priceline)

One-way from

$116
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$487
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From San Diego to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:15 amSAN - CUN
2 stops24h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2912:16 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$303
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:08 amSAN - CUN
2 stops14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/163:56 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$348
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:54 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop15h 16mFrontier
Fri 5/163:56 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop22h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$374
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.
Tue 4/156:15 amSAN - CUN
1 stop11h 47mAeromexico
Wed 4/168:15 amCUN - SAN
1 stop10h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 4/1$429
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:15 amSAN - CUN
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Sat 6/79:10 amCUN - SAN
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/31$451
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:55 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/135:10 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops42h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$473
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/210:45 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/512:25 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$500
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/113:57 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops16h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/157:51 amCUN - SAN
3 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$527

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-8:48 am

2 stops24h 33m

Cancun

Tue 4/29

12:16 pm-12:42 am

2 stops14h 26m

$303

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Mon 5/12

8:08 am-12:35 am

2 stops14h 27m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

3:56 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$348

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Mon 5/12

8:54 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Cancun

Fri 5/16

3:56 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$374

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Cancun

Wed 4/16

4:20 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$429

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Fri 4/11

10:30 pm-8:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

Cancun

Tue 4/15

11:03 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$433

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Mon 4/14

9:21 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Cancun

Mon 4/21

8:15 am-9:28 am

2 stops27h 13m

$474

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Wed 4/30

6:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$478

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Sun 6/1

8:30 pm-6:41 am

1 stop8h 11m

Cancun

Sun 6/15

7:51 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$494

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Fri 5/2

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Mon 5/5

12:25 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$500

San DiegoCancún

SAN - CUN

SANCUN

San Diego

Tue 5/6

8:29 am-1:08 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 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 San Diego to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 1, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 8 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from San Diego on a regular basis.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen are Spirit Airlines ($116), Frontier ($166), and Delta ($199).

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Playa del Carmen?

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$211Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$317Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$333Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$410Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$532Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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