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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen from R15 682

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 056

One-way from

R15 682

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 582
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R58 388 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 530 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/619:25JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/614:50CUN - JNB
2 stops33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 056
Fri 13/618:50JNB - CUN
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Fri 20/618:31CUN - JNB
2 stops30h 59mAir France
Deal found 29/4R27 879
Thu 26/69:50JNB - CUN
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/715:45CUN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R28 138
Fri 13/615:05JNB - CUN
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/613:43CUN - JNB
2 stops59h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R30 548
Tue 23/1223:55JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Mon 5/112:05CUN - JNB
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Deal found 29/4R30 696
Tue 23/1215:15JNB - CUN
2 stops39h 08mLATAM Airlines
Sun 4/11:20CUN - JNB
2 stops28h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4R90 828

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

19:25-17:05

2 stops28h 40m

Cancun

Fri 20/6

14:50-7:00

2 stops33h 10m

R20 056

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

18:50-18:25

1 stop30h 35m

Cancun

Fri 20/6

18:31-8:30

2 stops30h 59m

R27 879

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

9:50-14:40

2 stops35h 50m

Cancun

Wed 16/7

15:45-7:00

2 stops32h 15m

R28 138

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

15:05-11:10

2 stops27h 05m

Cancun

Fri 20/6

13:43-8:35

2 stops59h 52m

R30 548

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

21:55-20:20

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Tue 8/7

8:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R36 276

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

13:55-17:30

2 stops34h 35m

R15 682

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

18:50-18:30

2 stops30h 40m

R18 091

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

21:15-10:45

2 stops44h 30m

R19 333

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

17:50-18:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 260

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

21:15-9:54

2 stops43h 39m

R20 650

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Deals found on 29/4

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen is 2 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 30 April 2025.

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.

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 30 April 2025.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R15 682 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from R18 091 and British Airways from R19 333 one-way.

  • 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 669AverageR21 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR20 039AverageR26 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR21 134AverageR35 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 169AverageR25 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 507AverageR28 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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