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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R11 568

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
Aug 29 — Sep 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

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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 30 July 2026.

Fri 11/915:20
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops29h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 18/97:51
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R23 771
Thu 22/1018:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 11m
British Airways
Mon 26/1016:22
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops60h 48m
British Airways
Deal found 27/7R25 409
Fri 11/919:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/911:15
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R29 004
Sat 12/916:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 19/914:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7R29 121
Sat 12/913:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 41m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/912:09
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7R29 388
Thu 3/129:00
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/1222:25
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R29 656
Thu 3/1217:20
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/1214:30
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R31 310

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 451

One-way from

R11 568

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 04m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R98 940 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R28 977 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

12:35-16:55

2 stops35h 20m

Cancun

Fri 29/1

17:21-8:05

2 stops55h 44m

R22 451

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:20-13:39

2 stops29h 19m

Cancun

Fri 18/9

7:51-17:10

1 stop26h 19m

R23 771

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

18:50-20:01

2 stops32h 11m

Cancun

Mon 26/10

16:22-12:10

2 stops60h 48m

R25 409

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

17:20-12:45

2 stops50h 25m

Cancun

Tue 15/12

14:30-12:05

1 stop38h 35m

R31 310

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-12:25

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

Tue 15/12

8:23-18:00

1 stop26h 37m

R32 397

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

18:25-20:45

2 stops33h 20m

Cancun

Sat 19/9

13:30-11:50

3 stops39h 20m

R33 567
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Mon 26/10

11:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R36 125
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

0:10-18:10

2 stops49h 00m

R12 638

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

0:10-18:40

3 stops49h 30m

R12 671

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

15:05-18:40

3 stops34h 35m

R14 844

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Deals found on 27/7

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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 30 July 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
10 047 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 047 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 047 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,6

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

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 29h 19m. 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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United AirlinesCheapestR20 137AverageR23 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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