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$95+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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TPA — CUN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Tampa to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Playa del Carmen

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$276
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One-way from

$95
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September

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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:16 pmTPA - CUN
2 stops16h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/2612:25 pmCUN - TPA
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$276
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:50 amTPA - CUN
Nonstop2h 00mJetBlue
Sat 5/319:16 amCUN - TPA
Nonstop1h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$282
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:10 amTPA - CUN
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/1010:55 amCUN - TPA
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$284
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:35 pmTPA - CUN
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Wed 5/287:02 amCUN - TPA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/20$286
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/226:00 amTPA - CUN
2 stops12h 34mAeromexico
Sat 3/297:54 amCUN - TPA
1 stop6h 27mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$290
This AOBTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 AOBTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/288:00 amTPA - CUN
1 stop8h 18mBritish Airways
Mon 3/35:20 pmCUN - TPA
2 stops19h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/155:45 amTPA - CUN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/2310:55 amCUN - TPA
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$302
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1310:06 pmTPA - CUN
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Wed 4/2310:18 amCUN - TPA
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:00 amTPA - CUN
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2510:35 amCUN - TPA
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$372

Find flights from Tampa to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 20, 2025.

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TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Mon 3/24

10:12 pm-8:13 am

3 stops35h 01m

Cancun

Wed 3/26

12:25 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$276

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Fri 5/2

6:50 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Cancun

Sat 5/10

9:16 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$282

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Tue 3/4

7:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Cancun

Mon 3/10

10:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$284

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Sat 5/24

4:35 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 28m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

7:02 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$286

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Sat 3/22

6:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Cancun

Tue 3/25

7:54 am-3:21 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$290

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Wed 3/19

5:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Sat 3/29

10:50 am-8:06 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$295

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Sun 4/13

10:06 pm-9:58 am

1 stop12h 52m

Cancun

Wed 4/23

10:18 am-11:51 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$340

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Wed 3/5

5:18 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$95

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Sun 3/2

11:53 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$98

TampaCancún

TPA - CUN

TPACUN

Tampa

Sat 4/26

10:09 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$112

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

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 20, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tampa to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Playa del Carmen?

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Tampa; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Tampa airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

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

    Flights from Tampa to Playa del Carmen have been viewed 11 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. JetBlue flights start at $98 while deals on Frontier start at $112 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tampa to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $293, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $131. The most popular route (Tampa - Cancun), is priced around $222.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Tampa 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 7 airlines flying from Tampa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$208Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$276Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$286Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$397Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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