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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen from R11 535

JNB — CUN
Oct 21 — Oct 281
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

Mon 2/1113:45 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 9/1116:35 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 18/9R19 789
Wed 4/1119:35 -
2 stops56h 39m
Wed 11/1117:32 -
2 stops33h 53m
Deal found 20/9R19 918
Wed 4/1120:40 -
1 stop28h 25m
Wed 11/1110:30 -
2 stops40h 30m
Deal found 20/9R22 193
Mon 30/1123:59 -
2 stops28h 09m
Thu 31/1212:15 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 16/9R23 379
Sun 4/1021:55 -
1 stop28h 55m
Thu 15/1015:25 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 18/9R23 444
Sat 31/1013:45 -
2 stops34h 10m
Sat 7/1117:08 -
2 stops34h 17m
Deal found 16/9R24 289

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from

R19 789

One-way from

R11 535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R24 857
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 08m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 191 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

17:00-21:08

3 stops35h 08m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 535

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:05-14:45

2 stops55h 40m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 604

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:05-18:00

2 stops34h 55m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 530

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-16:55

2 stops34h 10m

Cancun

Mon 9/11

16:35-10:25

2 stops34h 50m

R19 789

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-21:14

2 stops56h 39m

Cancun

Wed 11/11

17:32-10:25

2 stops33h 53m

R19 918

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

23:59-21:08

2 stops28h 09m

Cancun

Thu 31/12

12:15-19:10

2 stops23h 55m

R23 379

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-19:50

1 stop28h 55m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

15:25-19:40

1 stop21h 15m

R23 444

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

21:55-19:50

1 stop28h 55m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R23 996
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

22:00-13:39

1 stop22h 39m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R25 377

JohannesburgCancún

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CUN Cancun

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-12:33

2 stops45h 33m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

15:38-18:30

2 stops43h 52m

R26 531

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Deals found on 16/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between R21 104 and R26 645 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R19 789 on British Airways (Nov 2–Nov 9).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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
1 651 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 227 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 223 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 651 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen will take you 28h 09m. 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 945AverageR21 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 426AverageR25 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 845AverageR22 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR25 352AverageR28 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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