How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

Departing from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen will take you 29h 22m. The distance between Johannesburg and Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or KLM.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

To save up to 13% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen from R20 765 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R21 442 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Playa del Carmen from Johannesburg. Prices for June average R23 048 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R18 247. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in December

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

R19 966+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	R20 123
One-way from	R19 966
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R20 470

American Airlines
6/11-12/11
4 total stops
62h 03m total
Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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Delta
28/10
2 total stops
49h 40m total
Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R28 074 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 334 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1117:20CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9R20 123

Sun 30/1120:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mCondor

Sun 7/1219:05CUN - JNB

1 stop30h 10mCondor

Deal found 15/9R21 702

Sun 30/1110:10JNB - CUN

2 stops42h 05mAir Canada

Sun 7/1222:10CUN - JNB

2 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9R22 657

Wed 29/1010:25JNB - CUN

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 265

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:25CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 897

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

2 stops34h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 11/111:15CUN - JNB

2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/9R25 071

Sun 30/1120:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1219:05CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 279

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Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1117:20CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9R20 123

Sun 30/1110:10JNB - CUN

2 stops42h 05mAir Canada

Sun 7/1222:10CUN - JNB

2 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9R22 657

Wed 29/1010:25JNB - CUN

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 265

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:25CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 897

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

2 stops34h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 11/111:15CUN - JNB

2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/9R25 071

Sun 30/1120:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1219:05CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 279

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Wed 29/1010:25JNB - CUN

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 265

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 473

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JNB - CUN

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

17:20-10:25

2 stops34h 05m

R20 123

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

10:10-21:15

2 stops42h 05m

Cancun

Sun 7/12

22:10-10:30

2 stops53h 20m

R22 657

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

10:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cancun

Wed 5/11

16:20-18:35

2 stops43h 15m

R23 265

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

15:25-18:30

3 stops34h 05m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

18:25-12:35

2 stops35h 10m

R24 897

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

15:25-18:30

2 stops34h 05m

Cancun

Tue 11/11

1:15-12:35

2 stops28h 20m

R25 071

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

20:45-16:55

1 stop27h 10m

Cancun

Sun 7/12

19:05-17:25

2 stops39h 20m

R25 279

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:40-14:20

2 stops49h 40m

R19 966

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen is 74 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to PL9?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?
Departing from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen will take you 29h 22m. The distance between Johannesburg and Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR18 321	AverageR20 743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR19 532	AverageR24 402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR20 282	AverageR23 659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR20 721	AverageR32 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 634	AverageR27 750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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