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R9 815+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
Aug 8 — Aug 151
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 9 July 2026.

Sun 9/814:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/818:20
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 222
Mon 30/1119:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Fri 4/1216:27
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7R20 498
Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1014:49
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops44h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R21 136
Wed 25/1119:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Sun 29/1116:23
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 8/7R23 475
Wed 15/723:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 08m
Delta
Wed 29/78:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Deal found 8/7R24 604
Wed 5/820:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops52h 00m
British Airways
Wed 12/812:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/7R24 784

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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 9 July 2026.

Return from

R19 222

One-way from

R9 815

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 473
9/8-23/8
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 32m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R790 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R322 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

19:35-16:55

1 stop28h 20m

Cancun

Fri 4/12

16:27-10:25

2 stops34h 58m

R20 498

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-13:39

1 stop22h 39m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

14:49-18:30

2 stops44h 41m

R21 136

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

14:55-17:40

3 stops33h 45m

Cancun

Sun 23/8

18:20-11:55

2 stops34h 35m

R21 724

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:35-16:55

1 stop28h 20m

Cancun

Sun 29/11

16:23-10:25

2 stops35h 02m

R23 475
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

16:40-17:12

3 stops55h 32m

R9 815

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

17:00-11:40

2 stops49h 40m

R14 821
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

18:50-17:40

1 stop29h 50m

R25 111

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

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen takes 28 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 Qatar Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 400
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R19 608
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R24 410
Air France
Air France
From R18 979

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 9 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 960 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 105 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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.

  • How much is a return flight to Playa del Carmen?

    A return flight to Playa del Carmen will typically cost around R10 110, however they can be found for as little as R10 110.

  • 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 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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