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 OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, United Airlines or Air France as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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R19 329+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between R23 554 and R34 895 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R19 329 on American Airlines (Feb 15-Feb 23).

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 48mDelta

Sat 3/116:30CUN - JNB

1 stop19h 30mDelta

Deal found 1/12R44 987

Sun 21/129:25JNB - CUN

2 stops37h 02mQatar Airways

Sat 3/113:14CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 26mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12R51 932

Sun 21/1217:30JNB - CUN

3 stops48h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:26CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R96 629

Best flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Sun 15/219:35JNB - CUN

2 stops32h 08mAmerican Airlines

Mon 23/216:30CUN - JNB

2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/12R19 329

Sun 15/223:59JNB - CUN

1 stop46h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/220:20CUN - JNB

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12R21 091

Fri 16/115:05JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 23/117:55CUN - JNB

2 stops41h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12R22 904

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 48mDelta

Sat 3/116:30CUN - JNB

1 stop19h 30mDelta

Deal found 1/12R44 987

Sun 21/129:25JNB - CUN

2 stops37h 02mQatar Airways

Sat 3/113:14CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 26mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12R51 932

Thu 15/115:05JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/117:50CUN - JNB

2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/12R30 431

Sun 21/1217:30JNB - CUN

3 stops48h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:26CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R96 629

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 48mDelta

Sat 3/116:30CUN - JNB

1 stop19h 30mDelta

Deal found 1/12R44 987

Sun 21/129:25JNB - CUN

2 stops37h 02mQatar Airways

Sat 3/113:14CUN - JNB

2 stops36h 26mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12R51 932

Sun 21/1217:30JNB - CUN

3 stops48h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:26CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R96 629

Thu 15/115:05JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/117:50CUN - JNB

2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/12R30 431

Fri 16/115:05JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 23/114:04CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12R22 904

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	R19 329
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R28 019

American Airlines
15/2-23/2
4 total stops
64h 13m total
Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 127 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 971 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:35-20:43

2 stops32h 08m

Cancun

Mon 23/2

16:30-7:35

2 stops32h 05m

R19 329

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:59-15:05

1 stop46h 06m

Cancun

Mon 23/2

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R21 091

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

15:05-12:20

2 stops28h 15m

Cancun

Fri 23/1

17:55-18:35

2 stops41h 40m

R22 904

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

15:05-12:25

2 stops28h 20m

Cancun

Thu 22/1

17:50-18:35

2 stops41h 45m

R30 431

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

23:59-21:47

2 stops28h 48m

Cancun

Sat 3/1

16:30-19:00

1 stop19h 30m

R44 987

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

9:25-15:27

2 stops37h 02m

Cancun

Sat 3/1

13:14-8:40

2 stops36h 26m

R51 932

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

17:30-11:01

3 stops48h 31m

Cancun

Sat 3/1

16:26-15:00

2 stops39h 34m

R96 629

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of R9 750). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

Air France

7,4

Good

1 500 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 064 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 550 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 678 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen will take you 28h 15m. There are 13435 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Playa del Carmen. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of R9 750). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR18 044	AverageR20 674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR19 983	AverageR22 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR20 415	AverageR31 589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 270	AverageR30 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Playa del Carmen from R19 329

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