How long is the flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

For as low as R19 011, American Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 25h 50m. The distance from South Africa to Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 routes from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Playa del Carmen, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun, Cape Town Intl - Cancun or East London - Cancun, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from South Africa 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 South Africa to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Playa del Carmen.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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2 stops45h 10mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines

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Thu 11/1215:30CPT - CUN

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	R18 039
One-way from	R14 119
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R21 942

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4 total stops
78h 05m total
South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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55h 20m total
South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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19:35-17:57

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22:00-16:50

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R19 011

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JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-17:57

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Cancun

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15:25-7:35

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R19 028

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R19 791

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen (average of R18 230). Flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 971). 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 ZA to PL9?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Playa del Carmen in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Air France

7,4

Good

1 475 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 993 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 461 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
For as low as R19 011, American Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 25h 50m. The distance from South Africa to Playa del Carmen is about 13435 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Playa del Carmen, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun, Cape Town Intl - Cancun or East London - Cancun, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen (average of R18 230). Flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 971). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR18 301	AverageR21 140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR20 114	AverageR30 815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR20 124	AverageR23 347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 611	AverageR28 589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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