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

For as low as R23 152, American Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 28h 20m. 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 Air France, British Airways or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 13% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R20 773 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R21 450.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Playa del Carmen from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R23 158. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R18 202. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

R10 873+ Flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Round-trip from	R19 748
One-way from	R10 873
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 051

American Airlines
5/3-10/3
4 total stops
63h 50m total
South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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15/11
3 total stops
55h 17m total
South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R25 425 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 680 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1115:25CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9R20 756

Sun 26/1019:45JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1117:09CUN - JNB

2 stops44h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R31 125

Thu 6/1123:59JNB - CUN

1 stop46h 06mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1120:20CUN - JNB

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R35 797

Best flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Tue 17/222:00JNB - CUN

2 stops43h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/216:35CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9R20 721

Wed 4/319:40JNB - CUN

1 stop29h 05mAir France

Wed 18/320:20CUN - JNB

1 stop32h 50mAir France

Deal found 11/9R23 135

Wed 4/315:05JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/313:04CUN - JNB

1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R23 152

Thu 5/320:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/319:15CUN - JNB

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R24 003

Tue 17/221:55JNB - CUN

1 stop24h 22mDelta

Sat 21/28:00CUN - JNB

1 stop28h 00mDelta

Deal found 10/9R35 189

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1115:54CUN - JNB

2 stops32h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9R20 756

Sun 26/1019:45JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1117:09CUN - JNB

2 stops44h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9R31 125

Sat 7/312:35ELS - CUN

2 stops36h 10mAir France

Wed 11/320:20CUN - ELS

2 stops40h 10mAir France

Deal found 10/9R41 303

One-way flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen
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Sat 15/1116:40JNB - CUN

3 stops55h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R10 873

Mon 27/1012:00CPT - CUN

3 stops58h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R11 185

Mon 15/1221:20JNB - CUN

3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R14 312

Mon 27/1021:30CPT - CUN

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/9R18 637

Mon 15/1219:40JNB - CUN

1 stop29h 05mAir France

Deal found 12/9R21 607

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-10:35

2 stops43h 35m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

16:35-10:25

2 stops34h 50m

R20 721

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

15:54-7:35

2 stops32h 41m

R20 756

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:40-17:45

1 stop29h 05m

Cancun

Wed 18/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R23 135

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

15:05-12:25

2 stops28h 20m

Cancun

Wed 18/3

13:04-18:35

1 stop22h 31m

R23 152

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

20:45-16:55

1 stop27h 10m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

19:15-15:15

2 stops37h 00m

R24 003

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

19:45-19:18

2 stops30h 33m

Cancun

Sun 2/11

17:09-20:30

2 stops44h 21m

R31 125

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

21:55-15:17

1 stop24h 22m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

8:00-19:00

1 stop28h 00m

R35 189

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Sat 7/3

12:35-17:45

2 stops36h 10m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

20:20-19:30

2 stops40h 10m

R41 303

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

16:40-16:57

3 stops55h 17m

R10 873

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:00-15:15

3 stops58h 15m

R11 185

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 485). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 936 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
For as low as R23 152, American Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 28h 20m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 485). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR18 328	AverageR21 078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR19 540	AverageR24 412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR20 145	AverageR30 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR20 290	AverageR23 668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 643	AverageR30 599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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