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$174+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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SEA — CUN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or October, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$508
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/89:45 amSEA - CUN
3 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/114:16 amCUN - SEA
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$438
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/36:00 amSEA - CUN
2 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/89:14 amCUN - SEA
2 stops15h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$442
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/57:00 amSEA - CUN
Nonstop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/124:02 pmCUN - SEA
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/2512:25 pmSEA - CUN
1 stop24h 05mFrontier
Wed 4/3012:22 pmCUN - SEA
2 stops14h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$450
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/47:15 amSEA - CUN
Nonstop5h 54mDelta
Tue 3/114:15 pmCUN - SEA
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/21$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/2812:59 amSEA - CUN
1 stop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/55:11 pmCUN - SEA
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$469
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2511:48 pmSEA - CUN
1 stop12h 15mJetBlue
Thu 3/2712:10 pmCUN - SEA
1 stop12h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/275:25 pmSEA - CUN
1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/3112:35 pmCUN - SEA
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$476
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/69:24 amSEA - CUN
1 stop10h 10mAeromexico
Wed 2/125:19 pmCUN - SEA
Nonstop6h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 1/20$534
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/279:04 amSEA - CUN
1 stop9h 45mVolaris
Sun 2/27:23 pmCUN - SEA
1 stop15h 19mVolaris
Deal found 1/20$537

Find flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 21, 2025.

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SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/8

9:45 am-12:58 pm

3 stops24h 13m

Cancun

Tue 2/11

4:16 am-12:25 am

2 stops23h 09m

$438

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/5

7:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Cancun

Wed 2/12

4:02 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$449

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 4/25

12:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

12:22 pm-12:44 am

2 stops14h 22m

$450

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/25

7:15 am-4:09 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Cancun

Wed 3/5

5:19 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

$457

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/19

9:48 am-10:19 am

2 stops22h 31m

Cancun

Wed 3/26

12:22 pm-8:43 am

2 stops22h 21m

$459

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 2/28

12:59 am-3:09 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Cancun

Wed 3/5

5:11 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$469

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/25

11:48 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Cancun

Fri 3/28

12:10 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$473

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/6

9:24 am-10:34 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Cancun

Wed 2/12

5:19 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

$534

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/4

3:25 pm-7:13 am

1 stop12h 48m

Cancun

Mon 2/10

5:50 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop28h 18m

$539

SeattleCancún

SEA - CUN

SEACUN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 2/17

9:04 am-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Cancun

Tue 2/18

11:55 am-7:57 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$586

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 21, 2025.

When flying from Seattle 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to PL9 are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen, such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Aeromexico. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Seattle to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Seattle/Tacoma Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights from the Seattle airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) from Seattle’s city center.

  • How popular is this Seattle to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    Within the past month, 42 users have taken a look at flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Playa del Carmen.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Seattle to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Playa del Carmen?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Seattle to Playa del Carmen are Qatar Airways (96%), Alaska Airlines (87%) and Hawaiian Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $1,048, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Cancun), is priced around $311.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Seattle 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 10 airlines flying from Seattle to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$223Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$279Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$279Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$308Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$344Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$395Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$437Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$512Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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