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$140+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CUN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Jose to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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$140
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/299:00 amSJC - CUN
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/49:00 amCUN - SJC
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:35 amSJC - CUN
1 stop11h 28mDelta
Wed 12/181:55 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/20$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/47:30 amSJC - CUN
1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/114:20 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:15 amSJC - CUN
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/174:10 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$385
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/93:56 pmSJC - CUN
2 stops17h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1610:11 amCUN - SJC
2 stops24h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:00 amSJC - CUN
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/144:37 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$397
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:35 amSJC - CUN
1 stop11h 28mAeromexico
Sat 12/144:25 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop9h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 11/19$484
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2510:32 amSJC - CUN
1 stop8h 17mVolaris
Wed 11/2710:52 amCUN - SJC
1 stop8h 04mVolaris
Deal found 11/19$535

Find flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Sat 1/11

5:19 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops16h 57m

Cancun

Sat 1/18

10:08 am-12:11 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$357

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Wed 1/1

5:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cancun

Fri 1/31

1:40 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$365

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Thu 2/20

10:32 am-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Cancun

Mon 2/24

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

$367

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Wed 12/11

6:35 am-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Cancun

Wed 12/18

1:55 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$369

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Fri 1/10

3:35 pm-9:13 am

2 stops14h 38m

Cancun

Sat 1/25

10:08 am-12:11 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$380

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Sat 12/7

6:15 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Cancun

Tue 12/17

4:10 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$385

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Mon 12/9

3:56 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Cancun

Mon 12/16

10:11 am-7:46 am

2 stops24h 35m

$390

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Wed 12/4

7:30 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$392

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Mon 12/9

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Cancun

Sat 12/14

4:37 pm-9:21 am

1 stop19h 44m

$397

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Mon 4/21

8:50 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Cancun

Sat 4/26

11:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$548

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is 46 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 San Jose to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen (average of $358). Flying from San Jose to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 SJC to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 November 21, 2024.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Aeromexico and Volaris from San Jose to Playa del Carmen have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Playa del Carmen?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen. 9 airlines have flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aeromexico from $163 and Delta from $170 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Playa del Carmen (average of $358). Flying from San Jose to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 9 airlines flying from San Jose to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$260Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$323Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$323Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$328Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$343Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$548Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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