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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen from R12 102

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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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 18 July 2026.

Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1014:49
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops44h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/7R21 335
Mon 24/819:25
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Sun 30/814:07
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 18/7R22 753
Sun 20/918:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/922:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R23 066
Tue 21/722:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops45h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 29/77:51
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops27h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7R23 181
Sun 30/823:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sun 6/914:10
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/7R23 626
Wed 2/923:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Fri 11/912:45
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 55m
Delta
Deal found 14/7R23 824
Sun 30/818:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop32h 20m
Condor
Sun 6/917:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Condor
Deal found 16/7R24 236

Find 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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 335

One-way from

R12 102

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 665
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/10-15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 293 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-13:39

1 stop22h 39m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

14:49-18:30

2 stops44h 41m

R21 335
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

23:15-20:05

2 stops27h 50m

Cancun

Fri 11/9

14:00-19:40

1 stop22h 40m

R23 626

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

20:55-17:55

2 stops52h 00m

Cancun

Sun 30/8

13:55-7:00

2 stops34h 05m

R24 352
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

17:00-21:10

3 stops35h 10m

R12 102

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

17:00-18:47

3 stops32h 47m

R12 448

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

13:45-15:19

2 stops32h 34m

R14 591
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

22:00-16:55

1 stop25h 55m

R15 564

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

19:55-20:25

1 stop31h 30m

R15 811

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

19:20-18:25

1 stop30h 05m

R28 342

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

19:45-16:40

3 stops51h 55m

R35 234

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Deals found on 17/7

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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 18 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 007 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 126 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen will take you 22h 39m. The distance between Johannesburg and Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 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 18 July 2026.
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 574AverageR21 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 128AverageR25 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 763AverageR24 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 602AverageR27 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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