Cozumel, Mexico: trips from £292
Cozumel is the Caribbean's classic drift-diving island, where the Palancar reef wall drops off a few hundred metres from shore and the one small town stays laid-back once the cruise ships leave.
Trips to Cozumel from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
A week away · from Washington, DCLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Cozumel
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $388 per person, $184 below the typical fare on this route
- Solana Downtown - Cozumel: 8.5 from 632 reviews, free cancellation
- Drift-dive the Palancar wall with highs of 82–84°F
£773 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £585 + hotel £188, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 5h 19m
The catch: You have one stop and 5h 19m of travel, the usual weather for these dates leans toward rain and drizzle, and you need a passport.
Worth it if you dive or snorkel and don't mind gray skies; skip it if you need a week of clear beach days.
Just found · from SeattleLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Cozumel
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $667 per person, $124 below the typical fare on this route
- Solana Downtown - Cozumel: 8.5 from 632 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 82–84°F for drift dives on the Palancar wall
£1,192 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,006 + hotel £187, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 14h 50m
The catch: It's one stop and 14h 50m on the way out, the normals lean drizzly, and a checked bag costs about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you dive or snorkel and don't mind a long one-stop flight; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry, sunny days.
Lowest fares to Cozumel by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | £292 | 7 |
| Houston | £355 | 2 |
| Las Vegas | £360 | 6 |
| San Antonio | £369 | 3 |
| Austin | £372 | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £386 | 6 |
| Los Angeles | £392 | 7 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £396 | 5 |
| San Francisco | £398 | 6 |
| Miami | £399 | 6 |
| Tampa | £400 | 3 |
| Detroit | £402 | 3 |
| Nashville | £406 | 6 |
| Denver | £406 | 3 |
| Atlanta | £409 | 8 |
| Oklahoma City | £426 | 2 |
| Boston | £429 | 4 |
| Raleigh-Durham | £430 | 5 |
| Chicago | £432 | 7 |
| Baltimore | £439 | 6 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March: Up to six cruise ships a day; downtown is busiest from 10am to 4pm.
- June, July, August: Calm, warm water and the clearest visibility for divers despite the heat.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, with the roughest water of the year for diving.
Where to stay in Cozumel
- San Miguel (downtown): The island's only town, with dive shops, restaurants and the Playa del Carmen ferry pier.
- Zona Hotelera Norte: Resorts just north of town on calm, shallow water.
- Zona Hotelera Sur: Dive-oriented resorts closest to the Palancar and Colombia reefs.
- Playa San Francisco / Palancar: Beach clubs on the sheltered southwest coast for non-divers.
What to do in Cozumel
- Drift-dive the Palancar and Santa Rosa walls
- Snorkel the Chankanaab reef and lagoon
- Stand in waist-deep water with starfish at the El Cielo sandbar
- Rent a Jeep for the wild, undeveloped east-coast beaches
- Visit the Maya ruins of San Gervasio
- Climb the Punta Sur lighthouse and spot crocodiles in the lagoon
Good to know
| Airports | Cozumel International (CZM), Cancún International (CUN) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Cancun |
| Kind of trip | island, adventure, beach, cruise-port, family |
Cozumel in pictures
Questions about Cozumel
When is the best time to visit Cozumel?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, with the roughest water of the year for diving.
Do I need a passport for Cozumel?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cozumel; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Cozumel right now?
Cozumel from Washington, DC, 14 – 21 Nov 2026, from £292 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Cozumel on the ground?
Cozumel is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.