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.

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: British Airways, United Airlines or Qatar Airways.

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.

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

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

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Deal found 19/8R22 059

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Round-trip from	R20 054
One-way from	R10 884
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R25 342

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58h 10m total
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How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between R19 819 and R27 234 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 054 on British Airways (Oct 2–Oct 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

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Chris,Aug 2026

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Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

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Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

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7,5

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1 647 reviews

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Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

United Airlines

7,4

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Air France

7,5

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1 647 reviews

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4,0

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Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 178 reviews

Air France

7,5

Good

1 647 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

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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 22h 39m. The distance between Johannesburg and Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km.
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How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?
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Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between R19 819 and R27 234 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 054 on British Airways (Oct 2–Oct 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

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Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between R19 819 and R27 234 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 054 on British Airways (Oct 2–Oct 5).