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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R21 544

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
jul. 12 — jul. 191
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 12 junio 2026.

lun. 15/619:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops41h 58m
United Airlines
vie. 3/711:14
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops22h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6R21 544
sáb. 24/1013:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
vie. 30/1013:10
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R25 511
jue. 23/723:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops28h 08m
Delta
jue. 30/710:55
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Deal found 8/6R25 774
jue. 23/715:05
CPT
-
CUN
3 stops51h 30m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 30/718:20
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R28 045
dom. 26/719:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops45h 50m
Qatar Airways
dom. 2/812:04
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R28 539
sáb. 11/713:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops33h 11m
Qatar Airways
mié. 22/714:07
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R28 835
jue. 23/716:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
jue. 30/714:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6R30 349
dom. 26/720:00
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
dom. 2/817:55
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops59h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6R30 860
sáb. 11/716:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 22/714:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R31 090

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 12 junio 2026.

Round-trip from

R25 511

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R27 156
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R15 079 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 827 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

lun. 15/6

19:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

vie. 3/7

15:43-15:20

2 stops40h 37m

R21 544
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

jue. 23/7

23:15-20:23

2 stops28h 08m

Cancun

jue. 30/7

10:55-17:50

1 stop23h 55m

R25 774

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 11/7

13:15-15:26

2 stops33h 11m

Cancun

mié. 22/7

14:07-10:15

2 stops37h 08m

R28 835

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 11/7

16:35-12:20

2 stops50h 45m

Cancun

mié. 22/7

14:05-11:50

1 stop38h 45m

R31 090

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

jue. 23/7

17:55-19:19

2 stops32h 24m

Cancun

jue. 30/7

12:55-15:20

2 stops67h 25m

R31 255

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

lun. 15/6

14:35-18:10

3 stops34h 35m

Cancun

vie. 3/7

19:05-11:50

3 stops33h 45m

R40 718

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Deals found on 10/6

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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 12 junio 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways 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
9 810 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 810 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 810 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 046 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 2 airlines have 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 United Airlines, Delta, or Qatar Airways 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 12 junio 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR19 778AverageR24 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 881AverageR23 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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