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Vancouver to Playa del Carmen: fly + ferry

Playa del Carmen has no airport. Fly from Vancouver to Cancun (CUN), nonstop, then it's 60 km to San Miguel de Cozumel Ferry Pier and a 35m – 45m fast ferry (Ultramar and Xcaret Xailing) — about 9h 01m door to door. Flights to Cancun from CA$255.

No airport · flight + ferry From 9h 01m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from Vancouver to Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Cancun (CUN) ~9h 01m door to door
  1. Fly Vancouver → CancunNonstop · 6h 06m · from CA$255
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  2. Transfer to San Miguel de Cozumel Ferry Pier60 km · about 1h 50m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Cozumel → Playa del Carmen35m – 45m · fast boats · Ultramar, Xcaret XailingRoughly hourly departures during the day
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2Via Cozumel (CZM)
  1. Fly Vancouver → Cozumel1 stop via Mexico City
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  2. Transfer to San Miguel de Cozumel Ferry Pier2 km · about 0h 23m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Cozumel → Playa del Carmen35m – 45m · fast boats · Ultramar, Xcaret XailingRoughly hourly departures during the day
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Playa del Carmen

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, April the most expensive.

Nov 26CA$294Dec 26CA$255Mar 27CA$302Apr 27CA$317

Good to know

Distance
4,502 km2,796 miles
Journey time
9h 01mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+3hPlaya del Carmen vs Vancouver
Currency in Playa del Carmen
MXN
Airports
YVR → CUN, CZM + ferry

Flights from Vancouver to Playa del Carmen: questions answered

How do you get from Vancouver to Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen has no airport. Fly from Vancouver to Cancun (CUN), nonstop, then it's 60 km to San Miguel de Cozumel Ferry Pier and a 35m – 45m fast ferry (Ultramar and Xcaret Xailing) — about 9h 01m door to door. Flights to Cancun from CA$255.
Is there an airport on Playa del Carmen?
No. The nearest airports are Cancun (CUN) and Cozumel (CZM), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Playa del Carmen?
Cozumel to Playa del Carmen takes 35m – 45m, roughly hourly departures during the day. Operators: Ultramar and Xcaret Xailing.
How much does it cost to fly from Vancouver toward Playa del Carmen?
Flights from Vancouver to Cancun start from CA$255 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Cancun airport from the ferry?
About 60 km to San Miguel de Cozumel Ferry Pier, roughly 1h 50m by taxi or transfer.

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