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$496+ Cheap flights from South Padre Island, TX to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — CUN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen

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Round-trip from

$505
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$606
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Cheapest flights from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 2/256:10 pmBRO - CUN
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/71:35 pmCUN - BRO
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:13 pmBRO - CUN
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/147:51 amCUN - BRO
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:51 pmBRO - CUN
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/142:24 pmCUN - BRO
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$510
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:00 amBRO - CUN
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Mon 4/147:00 amCUN - BRO
2 stops28h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,371

Find flights from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Padre Island 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 February 23, 2025.

Fly from

South Padre Island

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrownsvilleCancún

BRO - CUN

BROCUN

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/7

12:13 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Cancun

Mon 4/14

7:51 am-1:41 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$505

BrownsvilleCancún

BRO - CUN

BROCUN

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/7

7:51 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 29m

Cancun

Mon 4/14

2:24 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$510

BrownsvilleCancún

BRO - CUN

BROCUN

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 4/7

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops26h 20m

Cancun

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-11:26 am

2 stops28h 26m

$1,371

BrownsvilleCancún

BRO - CUN

BROCUN

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sat 3/8

5:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Cancun

Wed 5/21

8:45 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$2,899

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Deals found on 2/21

Best time to book a flight from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from South Padre Island 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 SO9 to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from South Padre Island 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 February 23, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings 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 February 23, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,757 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Padre Island 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.

  • How popular is this South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    This flight path from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen is generally $258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $480 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from South Padre Island 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 6 airlines flying from South Padre Island to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Padre Island 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$164Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Sun Country AirCheapest$277Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AeromexicoCheapest$285Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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