Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R10 873

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 748

One-way from

R10 873

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 051
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 17m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R25 425 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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

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Fly from

South Africa

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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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Deals found on 12/9

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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?

  • 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 328AverageR21 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR19 540AverageR24 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 145AverageR30 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 290AverageR23 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 643AverageR30 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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