Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico from $97
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The best prices from San Diego to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Playa del Carmen
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 29, 2024.
Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | September |
Round-trip from | $339 |
One-way from | $207 |
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 25 days in advance, which can save you up to 58% on flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 25 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $357. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $495.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?
Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Playa del Carmen from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $498 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $267. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen (SAN - PL9)?
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.
Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Diego and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 9/910:10 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/133:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$360
Mon 5/2010:31 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop11h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2312:40 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$361
Sat 7/273:38 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop15h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/3010:02 amCUN - SAN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$386
Tue 8/67:18 amSAN - CUN
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/136:07 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$387
Thu 5/1610:31 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/208:00 amCUN - SAN
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$438
Mon 6/39:20 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/128:00 amCUN - SAN
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$456
Cheap Aeromexico flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aeromexico for the route between San Diego and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Aeromexico flights traveling from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 7/410:00 amSAN - CUN
2 stops13h 35mAeromexico
Tue 7/96:00 amCUN - SAN
2 stops12h 10mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$404
Wed 8/2811:00 amSAN - CUN
2 stops11h 57mAeromexico
Sun 9/810:01 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops27h 00mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$430
Sun 6/210:50 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop19h 01mAeromexico
Tue 6/117:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops17h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$436
Sun 5/59:50 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 15mAeromexico
Sun 5/126:02 amCUN - SAN
2 stops19h 49mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$495
Sat 5/46:20 amSAN - CUN
2 stops13h 03mAeromexico
Wed 5/812:25 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops12h 31mAeromexico
Deal found 4/27$525
Cheap San Diego to Playa del Carmen flights in April & May 2024
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Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/16:15 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops17h 51mFrontier
Fri 5/35:52 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops16h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$298
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1511:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$299
Mon 5/131:59 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop21h 21mFrontier
Tue 5/214:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$300
Fri 5/172:25 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Tue 5/214:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$301
Sun 5/126:11 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/234:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$302
Wed 5/84:07 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
Thu 5/162:08 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2111:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$305
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$307
Sat 5/188:58 amSAN - CUN
3 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2111:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$310
San Diego to Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Playa del Carmen in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/16:15 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops17h 51mFrontier
Fri 5/35:52 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops16h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$298
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1511:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$299
Mon 5/131:59 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop21h 21mFrontier
Tue 5/214:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$300
Fri 5/172:25 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Tue 5/214:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$301
Sun 5/126:11 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/234:02 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$302
Wed 5/84:07 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
Thu 5/162:08 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2111:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$305
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$307
Sat 5/188:58 amSAN - CUN
3 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2111:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$310
San Diego to Playa del Carmen flights leaving soon
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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sat 5/46:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sat 5/119:36 amCUN - SAN
1 stop25h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$264
Sun 5/56:11 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$268
Mon 5/64:08 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 58mFrontier
Fri 5/101:36 pmCUN - SAN
2 stops20h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$284
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops17h 51mFrontier
Mon 5/139:36 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$290
Mon 5/64:08 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop19h 12mFrontier
Fri 5/103:57 pmCUN - SAN
1 stop18h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$291
Sun 5/56:11 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
2 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$294
Sat 5/44:57 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/119:22 amCUN - SAN
2 stops16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$297
Wed 5/84:07 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/129:22 amCUN - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
Wed 5/86:15 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1311:05 amCUN - SAN
2 stops24h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$318
One-way flights to Playa del Carmen from San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Users needing a return flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen should utilize the search form above.
Sun 5/56:11 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$97
Sun 5/199:53 amSAN - CUN
1 stop28h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$114
Thu 5/96:54 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$119
Sat 5/46:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$145
Fri 7/1210:05 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/28$163
Sat 5/2510:20 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop12h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/28$167
Sat 5/2512:15 pmSAN - CUN
2 stops19h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$177
Thu 5/99:03 amSAN - CUN
2 stops27h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$181
Sat 5/2512:15 pmSAN - CUN
1 stop18h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$183
Find flights from San Diego to Playa del Carmen within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
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1 stop17h 02m
$214
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San Diego
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1 stop11h 12m
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1 stop17h 02m
$217
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San Diego
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1 stop21h 42m
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1 stop17h 02m
$244
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San Diego
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1 stop21h 24m
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2 stops16h 31m
$304
San DiegoCancun
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Mon 9/9
1 stop14h 49m
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Fri 9/13
1 stop8h 51m
$360
San DiegoCancun
SAN - CUN
SANCUN
San Diego
Tue 9/10
2 stops15h 48m
Cancun
Sat 9/14
2 stops12h 30m
$362
San DiegoCancun
SAN - CUN
SANCUN
San Diego
Thu 7/4
2 stops13h 35m
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Tue 7/9
2 stops12h 10m
$404
San DiegoCancun
SAN - CUN
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San Diego
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1 stop13h 10m
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Fri 6/7
1 stop16h 09m
$412
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Mon 10/21
1 stop15h 49m
Cancun
Thu 10/31
1 stop11h 42m
$444
When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month
Plan your trip from San Diego to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen is currently $150 while a round-trip flight costs $329. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Playa del Carmen (average of $339). Flying from San Diego to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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.
January
$339
February
$372
March
$424
April
$411
May
$390
June
$421
July
$408
August
$388
September
$349
October
$398
November
$389
December
$390
Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month
Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.
CUN Temperature | 75.2 - 86 °F |
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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 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Aeromexico and Frontier. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.3
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Food
7.3
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8.6
Entertainment
7.3
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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8.1
Food
7.3
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
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Comfort
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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8.1
Food
7.3
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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8.1
Food
7.3
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
Boarding
8.2
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Food
7.3
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.3
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8.2
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7.9
Reviews
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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