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$111+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CUN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Playa del Carmen are usually found in April or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hobby to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$246
(Southwest)

One-way from

$111
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$283
From Houston Hobby to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/201:45 pmHOU - CUN
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Fri 4/253:10 pmCUN - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$246
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/256:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop6h 50mAeromexico
Wed 4/308:15 amCUN - HOU
1 stop9h 26mAeromexico
Deal found 3/31$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/66:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Tue 5/1312:35 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/31$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 6/255:00 amHOU - CUN
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/96:06 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/210:36 amHOU - CUN
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Fri 4/42:33 pmCUN - HOU
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$492

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/20

1:45 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Cancun

Fri 4/25

3:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$246

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

8:15 am-5:41 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$296

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

12:35 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$311

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/25

5:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

Cancun

Wed 7/9

6:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$329

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/4

10:36 am-1:28 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Cancun

Sun 4/6

2:33 pm-9:32 am

1 stop18h 59m

$536

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

12:50 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$111

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$120

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/11

8:56 am-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$138

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$140

HoustonCancún

HOU - CUN

HOUCUN

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$163

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Deals found on 3/31

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 April 1, 2025.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Aeromexico from Houston to Playa del Carmen. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,713 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $111 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $120 and British Airways from $138 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    On average you can expect to pay $451 for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen. The cheapest flight overall is $110 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Cancun) is currently priced at $190.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$167Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$266Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$300Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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