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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R14 806

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 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
Sep 9 — Sep 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Thu 3/919:50 -
1 stop22h 57m
Thu 10/913:43 -
2 stops44h 27m
Deal found 6/8R21 040
Mon 21/919:50 -
1 stop22h 57m
Mon 28/915:38 -
2 stops66h 32m
Deal found 7/8R21 057
Tue 8/920:00 -
2 stops25h 37m
Tue 15/917:22 -
2 stops40h 48m
Deal found 9/8R21 073
Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops50h 25m
Fri 11/1214:30 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 5/8R27 388
Mon 7/1218:35 -
1 stop30h 15m
Fri 11/1219:35 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 5/8R27 662
Mon 21/916:35 -
2 stops33h 05m
Mon 28/911:45 -
3 stops46h 45m
Deal found 7/8R30 078
Thu 3/918:25 -
2 stops31h 40m
Thu 10/911:45 -
3 stops39h 30m
Deal found 6/8R32 302
Tue 8/913:15 -
3 stops37h 55m
Tue 15/911:15 -
3 stops40h 00m
Deal found 9/8R33 268
Sun 6/129:55 -
2 stops39h 50m
Mon 7/1221:00 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 5/8R33 413

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 428

One-way from

R14 806

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R43 031
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 39m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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29/12
  • 29/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 46m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R148 972 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (R59 434 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

18:55-20:41

2 stops56h 46m

Cancun

Mon 8/2

13:12-8:05

2 stops35h 53m

R20 525
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

19:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Thu 10/9

15:46-17:10

1 stop42h 24m

R21 040

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

19:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Mon 28/9

15:38-17:10

2 stops66h 32m

R21 057

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:00-14:37

2 stops25h 37m

Cancun

Tue 15/9

17:22-17:10

2 stops40h 48m

R21 073

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

17:20-12:45

2 stops50h 25m

Cancun

Mon 8/2

14:30-12:05

1 stop38h 35m

R28 290

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

16:35-18:40

3 stops33h 05m

Cancun

Mon 28/9

11:45-17:30

3 stops46h 45m

R30 143

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

13:15-20:10

3 stops37h 55m

Cancun

Tue 15/9

11:15-10:15

3 stops40h 00m

R33 268

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

9:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

Cancun

Mon 7/12

21:00-6:25

1 stop26h 25m

R33 413
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/12

0:55-22:41

3 stops52h 46m

R14 806

Cape TownCancún

CPT Cape Town Intl - CUN Cancun

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/12

18:35-18:05

1 stop30h 30m

R18 350

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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 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 099 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 099 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 099 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Cape Town airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in 22h 57m. Fly via British Airways or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Playa del Carmen is about 12670 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 474AverageR22 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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