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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R12 964

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Aug 12 — Aug 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 13 July 2026.

Sun 9/814:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/87:01
CUN
-
JNB
3 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R20 284
Sun 4/1022:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1014:49
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops44h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R21 016
Sun 27/917:45
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop29h 40m
Condor
Wed 7/1017:40
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop31h 25m
Condor
Deal found 12/7R22 919
Sun 6/918:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop32h 20m
Condor
Fri 18/919:35
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Condor
Deal found 12/7R23 098
Sun 6/923:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Fri 18/914:00
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Delta
Deal found 12/7R23 310
Wed 25/1119:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Sun 29/1116:23
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 8/7R23 342
Sun 9/820:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops52h 35m
British Airways
Sun 23/810:50
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 10/7R24 009
Mon 13/719:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 18/814:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7R24 091
Sun 27/917:45
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1017:40
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R24 530
Thu 1/1017:45
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1017:40
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R24 692
Sun 27/923:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops31h 16m
KLM
Wed 7/1014:31
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops32h 19m
KLM
Deal found 12/7R25 197
Thu 24/923:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1015:20
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R25 245

Find 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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 284

One-way from

R12 964

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 335
9/8-23/8
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 54h 04m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 546 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 13 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-13:39

1 stop22h 39m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

14:49-18:30

2 stops44h 41m

R21 016

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

18:35-19:55

1 stop32h 20m

Cancun

Fri 18/9

19:35-7:50

1 stop29h 15m

R23 098
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

23:15-20:05

2 stops27h 50m

Cancun

Fri 18/9

14:00-19:40

1 stop22h 40m

R23 310

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

17:45-16:55

1 stop30h 10m

Cancun

Sun 4/10

17:40-11:55

2 stops35h 15m

R25 831

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

23:15-23:31

2 stops55h 16m

Cancun

Sun 11/10

15:20-22:10

2 stops47h 50m

R26 417

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

18:55-15:27

2 stops51h 32m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

13:10-10:30

2 stops38h 20m

R26 775

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

17:20-12:45

2 stops50h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

14:30-12:05

1 stop38h 35m

R31 736

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

17:06-18:00

1 stop41h 54m

R35 477

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Tue 27/10

12:35-12:45

3 stops55h 10m

Cancun

Sat 31/10

14:30-19:30

2 stops46h 00m

R40 292

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

Tue 27/10

12:35-11:35

2 stops54h 00m

Cancun

Sat 31/10

16:06-12:00

2 stops60h 54m

R64 594

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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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 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France,United Airlines, andQatar Airways 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Florian,Feb 2025

YUL - CDG

Always a pleasure to travel with Air France. It might not be up to airline like Qatar or Singapour Airlines but I always find it reassuring flying with Air France.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Florian,Feb 2025

YUL - CDG

Always a pleasure to travel with Air France. It might not be up to airline like Qatar or Singapour Airlines but I always find it reassuring flying with Air France.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 980 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Florian,Feb 2025

YUL - CDG

Always a pleasure to travel with Air France. It might not be up to airline like Qatar or Singapour Airlines but I always find it reassuring flying with Air France.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 744 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Florian,Feb 2025

YUL - CDG

Always a pleasure to travel with Air France. It might not be up to airline like Qatar or Singapour Airlines but I always find it reassuring flying with Air France.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 104 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 625 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Florian,Feb 2025

YUL - CDG

Always a pleasure to travel with Air France. It might not be up to airline like Qatar or Singapour Airlines but I always find it reassuring flying with Air France.

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 R21 016, United Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 22h 39m. 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 339AverageR22 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 872AverageR25 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 498AverageR23 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 272AverageR27 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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