What is the cheapest month to fly to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Playa del Carmen is January . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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, British Airways 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 (28 hours 29 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).

R12 715+ Flights to Playa del Carmen

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2025

Return from	R26 451
One-way from	R12 715
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 095

Delta
27/4-4/5
3 total stops
56h 54m total
Johannesburg to Cancún

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5/4
2 total stops
34h 29m total
Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 252 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 089 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 March 2025.

Sun 27/423:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 29mDelta

Sun 4/58:15CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/3R26 451

Mon 22/1219:45JNB - CUN

2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/117:19CUN - JNB

2 stops31h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/3R27 034

Mon 14/413:55JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 18mQatar Airways

Sun 20/417:55CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R28 090

Fri 14/313:20JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/37:00CUN - JNB

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R28 309

Mon 22/1222:00JNB - CUN

1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/115:07CUN - JNB

2 stops59h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/3R37 381

Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 12mAir France

Tue 29/414:09CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 16mAir France

Deal found 13/3R48 985

Sun 27/415:05JNB - CUN

2 stops51h 11mLATAM Airlines

Sat 3/51:20CUN - JNB

2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R81 502

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Sun 27/423:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 29mDelta

Sun 4/58:15CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/3R26 451

Mon 14/413:55JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 18mQatar Airways

Sun 20/417:55CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R28 090

Mon 14/49:00JNB - CUN

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/420:30CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3R30 076

Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 12mAir France

Tue 29/414:09CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 16mAir France

Deal found 13/3R48 985

Sun 27/415:05JNB - CUN

2 stops51h 11mLATAM Airlines

Sat 3/51:20CUN - JNB

2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R81 502

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Fri 14/313:20JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/37:00CUN - JNB

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R28 309

Mon 14/413:55JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 18mQatar Airways

Sun 20/417:55CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R28 090

Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 12mAir France

Tue 29/414:09CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 16mAir France

Deal found 13/3R48 985

Sun 27/423:15JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 29mDelta

Sun 4/58:15CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 25mDelta

Deal found 13/3R26 451

Sun 27/415:05JNB - CUN

2 stops51h 11mLATAM Airlines

Sat 3/51:20CUN - JNB

2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R81 502

One-way flights to Playa del Carmen
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Sat 5/417:00JNB - CUN

2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R12 715

Fri 18/718:50JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 08mAir France

Deal found 12/3R18 326

Mon 28/418:50JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 54mDelta

Deal found 13/3R20 694

Fri 18/717:50JNB - CUN

1 stop31h 05mCondor

Deal found 12/3R21 277

Mon 28/419:35JNB - CUN

1 stop28h 05mSWISS

Deal found 13/3R23 372

Sat 5/421:20JNB - CUN

1 stop23h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/3R27 799

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Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

23:15-20:44

2 stops28h 29m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

8:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R26 451

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

13:55-13:13

2 stops30h 18m

Cancun

Sun 20/4

17:55-10:00

2 stops33h 05m

R28 090

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

9:00-14:50

2 stops36h 50m

Cancun

Sun 20/4

20:30-7:30

1 stop28h 00m

R30 076

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

18:50-20:02

2 stops32h 12m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

14:09-8:25

2 stops35h 16m

R48 985

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

15:05-11:16

2 stops51h 11m

Cancun

Sat 3/5

1:20-12:15

2 stops51h 55m

R81 502

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

17:00-20:29

2 stops34h 29m

R12 715

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

18:50-19:58

2 stops32h 08m

R18 326

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

18:50-20:44

2 stops32h 54m

R20 694

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

17:50-17:55

1 stop31h 05m

R21 277

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

19:35-16:40

1 stop28h 05m

R23 372

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Travel insights for flights to Playa del Carmen

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

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 2 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 28 hours 29 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 Qatar Airways.

British Airways

From R993

United Airlines

From R1 111

Qatar Airways

From R1 257

Air France

From R1 110

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

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

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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

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

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 750 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 564 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 545 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 424 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 932 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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, British Airways 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 (28 hours 29 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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