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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R12 963

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 March 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R25 339
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R66 769 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 039 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 March 2025.

Mon 13/1019:50CPT - CUN
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1011:28CUN - CPT
1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R27 558

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Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

14:30-20:27

3 stops36h 57m

R12 963

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

23:15-9:38

2 stops41h 23m

R17 895

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

20:00-15:51

1 stop26h 51m

R24 184

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/3

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 485). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 14 March 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 623 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 485). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR18 655AverageR28 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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