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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R18 029

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 283

One-way from

R18 029
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 42m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 03m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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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 23 January 2025.

Wed 8/1021:15JNB - CUN
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 7/1118:40CUN - JNB
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R20 303
Tue 4/222:00JNB - CUN
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/217:50CUN - JNB
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1R21 283
Tue 14/1020:00CPT - CUN
2 stops41h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1117:10CUN - CPT
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/1R21 376
Tue 14/1019:25JNB - CUN
2 stops46h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1116:30CUN - JNB
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1R21 930
Tue 4/218:30CPT - CUN
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/219:55CUN - CPT
2 stops62h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R22 041
Mon 13/1023:15JNB - CUN
2 stops43h 29mDelta
Mon 3/118:15CUN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 22/1R22 300
Sun 12/1023:30JNB - CUN
2 stops40h 52mKLM
Tue 4/1117:05CUN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 22/1R22 929
Sun 12/1023:15CPT - CUN
2 stops43h 29mDelta
Thu 6/118:10CUN - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Deal found 22/1R23 262
Thu 6/319:40JNB - CUN
1 stop31h 05mAir France
Fri 14/320:35CUN - JNB
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Deal found 22/1R24 001
Sat 11/1021:55JNB - CUN
1 stop29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/118:15CUN - JNB
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R26 553
Sat 11/1018:55CPT - CUN
2 stops49h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1116:30CUN - CPT
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1R28 032
Sun 12/1023:15CPT - CUN
2 stops41h 07mKLM
Tue 4/1117:05CUN - CPT
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/1R28 365

Find flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

22:00-13:57

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

17:50-18:35

2 stops41h 45m

R21 283

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-19:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

20:35-22:00

2 stops42h 25m

R21 967

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:30-16:20

1 stop28h 50m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

19:55-17:25

2 stops62h 30m

R22 041

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

23:55-21:05

2 stops28h 10m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

8:10-22:00

2 stops30h 50m

R22 892

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-19:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

20:35-9:30

1 stop29h 55m

R24 001

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

19:00-19:20

2 stops31h 20m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

18:35-8:35

2 stops31h 00m

R56 009

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:00-0:03

2 stops32h 03m

R18 029

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

13:00-14:35

2 stops32h 35m

R18 916

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

18:25-22:40

3 stops59h 15m

R24 094

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Deals found on 22/1

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 23 January 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.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 23 January 2025.
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,5
Good
3 747 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,4
Good
1 488 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,4
Good
8 975 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

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

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    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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 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 23 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 204AverageR22 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 422AverageR32 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 308AverageR20 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR19 577AverageR27 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 397AverageR24 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 323AverageR26 896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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