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R17 057+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
Mar 12 — Mar 191
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 10 February 2026.

Tue 10/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 17/315:25
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2R17 057
Wed 4/322:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 11/315:33
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 328
Thu 5/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops29h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 12/311:50
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 488
Wed 1/419:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 8/415:07
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2R19 387
Sat 7/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/316:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R19 562
Wed 4/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 25m
Air France
Thu 12/320:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air France
Deal found 10/2R19 674
Wed 1/423:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Wed 8/416:45
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 9/2R19 897
Wed 4/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/320:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R19 993
Tue 10/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 00m
Air France
Tue 17/320:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air France
Deal found 8/2R20 009
Sat 7/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 15m
British Airways
Sat 14/310:45
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 7/2R20 105
Sat 7/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 14/315:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2R20 168
Thu 5/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 51m
Air France
Thu 12/320:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air France
Deal found 10/2R21 078

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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 10 February 2026.

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Average price

R18 940
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-19:45

2 stops31h 10m

Cancun

Tue 17/3

15:25-7:35

2 stops33h 10m

R17 057

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-10:45

2 stops43h 45m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

11:50-7:35

2 stops36h 45m

R17 328

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

11:50-7:35

2 stops36h 45m

R17 488

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:25-19:45

2 stops31h 20m

Cancun

Wed 8/4

15:07-9:25

2 stops35h 18m

R19 387

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Tue 17/3

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R19 562

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Sat 14/3

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R19 562

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 674

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 674

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

23:15-20:14

2 stops27h 59m

Cancun

Wed 8/4

16:45-19:40

1 stop19h 55m

R19 897

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:20-15:05

2 stops26h 45m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 993

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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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 6 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 30 hours 50 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 881
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 503
Air France
Air France
From R18 705
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R22 639

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 10 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
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

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
3 730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

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
1 531 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

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
9 269 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

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
7 724 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 41 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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