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R18 541+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
Mar 25 — Apr 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 February 2026.

Mon 1/619:25
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Sat 13/619:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 541
Mon 1/621:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 13/615:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 925
Sat 18/421:55
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Sun 3/58:00
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 21/2R19 069
Mon 6/423:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Mon 13/415:15
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Delta
Deal found 20/2R19 964
Thu 28/514:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops34h 10m
British Airways
Mon 1/611:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 092
Wed 8/423:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Wed 15/412:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 22/2R20 156
Sun 22/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 25m
Air France
Sun 29/314:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/2R20 284

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Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 February 2026.

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R18 541

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 989
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

21:55-20:15

1 stop29h 20m

Cancun

Sun 3/5

8:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R19 069

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

23:15-20:14

2 stops27h 59m

Cancun

Mon 13/4

15:15-19:40

1 stop21h 25m

R19 964

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:45-17:55

2 stops34h 10m

Cancun

Mon 1/6

11:00-9:25

2 stops39h 25m

R20 092

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

21:55-13:00

1 stop22h 05m

Cancun

Sun 29/3

15:15-19:40

1 stop21h 25m

R26 011

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

23:15-20:14

2 stops27h 59m

Cancun

Sat 11/4

10:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R29 547

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

21:55-11:19

1 stop20h 24m

Cancun

Fri 14/8

8:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

R32 138

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

14:50-16:57

2 stops33h 07m

Cancun

Mon 3/8

21:50-13:05

3 stops32h 15m

R33 402

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen takes 29 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 896
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 550
Air France
Air France
From R18 753
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R22 697

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

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 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

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 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

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 23 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
Air France
7,4
Good
1 537 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 344 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 761 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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