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$108+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CUN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from San Jose to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Playa del Carmen

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 January 30, 2025.

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$108
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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 January 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:54 pmSJC - CUN
2 stops12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/59:39 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$387
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:12 amSJC - CUN
1 stop8h 37mVolaris
Sun 4/139:39 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop13h 53mVolaris
Deal found 1/29$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:50 amSJC - CUN
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Fri 3/712:45 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop11h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/30$393
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:04 pmSJC - CUN
1 stop24h 06mFrontier
Sun 5/113:15 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop21h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$415
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:00 amSJC - CUN
2 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/219:19 amCUN - SJC
2 stops25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:27 pmSJC - CUN
2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/267:51 amCUN - SJC
2 stops15h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 11/96:15 amSJC - CUN
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/165:10 pmCUN - SJC
2 stops22h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$520
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/115:45 amSJC - CUN
1 stop7h 20mAeromexico
Mon 4/214:10 pmCUN - SJC
1 stop9h 40mAeromexico
Deal found 1/30$538

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Fri 3/28

7:54 pm-10:00 am

2 stops12h 06m

Cancun

Sat 4/5

9:39 pm-9:32 am

1 stop13h 53m

$387

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Sun 4/6

11:12 am-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Cancun

Sun 4/13

9:39 pm-9:32 am

1 stop13h 53m

$388

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Tue 3/4

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cancun

Tue 3/4

7:30 pm-8:26 am

1 stop15h 56m

$393

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Tue 3/4

5:02 pm-10:15 am

2 stops14h 13m

Cancun

Thu 3/6

4:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$398

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Thu 5/1

12:04 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 06m

Cancun

Sun 5/11

3:15 pm-11:04 am

1 stop21h 49m

$415

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-8:24 am

2 stops24h 24m

Cancun

Sat 6/21

9:19 am-8:24 am

2 stops25h 05m

$419

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Mon 4/21

6:27 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops17h 53m

Cancun

Sat 4/26

7:51 am-9:25 pm

2 stops15h 34m

$438

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Fri 2/28

5:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Cancun

Mon 3/3

5:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$473

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Tue 3/4

9:18 pm-11:00 am

2 stops10h 42m

$108

San JoseCancún

SJC - CUN

SJCCUN

San Jose

Mon 4/7

2:29 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 31m

$137

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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 January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Playa del Carmen is 81 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 $360). Flying from San Jose 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 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 January 30, 2025.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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 January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,686 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
1,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,244 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 $108 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $149 and Volaris from $161 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 $360). Flying from San Jose 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$298Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$323Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FrontierCheapest$328Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$338Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$342Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$357Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$548Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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