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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R11 727

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
jul. 20 — jul. 271
1 adult

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 15 julio 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 142

One-way from

R11 727

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 250
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
11/10
  • 11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R33 929 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 404 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 julio 2025.

lun. 10/1119:35JNB - CUN
2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 18/1116:05CUN - JNB
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/7R20 142
dom. 5/1021:55JNB - CUN
1 stop29h 09mDelta
dom. 12/1015:07CUN - JNB
1 stop21h 33mDelta
Deal found 14/7R20 679
lun. 8/919:25JNB - CUN
1 stop29h 50mBritish Airways
dom. 21/914:25CUN - JNB
2 stops60h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/7R22 452
lun. 8/915:05JNB - CUN
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
dom. 21/97:51CUN - JNB
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7R23 776
mié. 27/823:15CPT - CUN
2 stops28h 05mDelta
mié. 3/98:00CUN - CPT
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/7R24 278
lun. 10/1119:40JNB - CUN
2 stops26h 25mKLM
mar. 18/1116:55CUN - JNB
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/7R25 066
dom. 5/1017:00JNB - CUN
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/109:19CUN - JNB
3 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R26 766
lun. 10/1120:25JNB - CUN
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
mar. 18/1120:00CUN - JNB
1 stop31h 10mSWISS
Deal found 13/7R28 181
jue. 28/815:05JNB - CUN
2 stops34h 30mLATAM Airlines
mié. 3/91:20CUN - JNB
2 stops27h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/7R33 749
mié. 27/815:30CPT - CUN
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/91:20CUN - CPT
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R35 163
vie. 8/820:00CPT - CUN
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/813:12CUN - CPT
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7R59 298

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Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/11

19:35-18:20

2 stops29h 45m

Cancun

mar. 18/11

16:05-7:35

2 stops32h 30m

R20 142

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/10

21:55-20:04

1 stop29h 09m

Cancun

dom. 12/10

15:07-19:40

1 stop21h 33m

R20 679

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/9

19:25-18:15

1 stop29h 50m

Cancun

dom. 21/9

14:25-9:25

2 stops60h 00m

R22 452

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 8/9

15:05-11:54

2 stops27h 49m

Cancun

dom. 21/9

7:51-17:45

2 stops26h 54m

R23 776

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 27/8

23:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

Cancun

mié. 3/9

8:00-21:25

2 stops30h 25m

R24 278

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/11

19:40-15:05

2 stops26h 25m

Cancun

mar. 18/11

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R25 066

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/10

17:00-20:50

3 stops34h 50m

Cancun

dom. 12/10

9:19-8:20

3 stops40h 01m

R26 766

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/11

20:25-18:10

1 stop28h 45m

Cancun

mar. 18/11

20:00-10:10

1 stop31h 10m

R28 181

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 28/8

15:05-18:35

2 stops34h 30m

Cancun

mié. 3/9

1:20-12:15

2 stops27h 55m

R33 749

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 27/8

15:30-18:30

3 stops34h 00m

Cancun

mar. 2/9

1:20-17:20

3 stops33h 00m

R35 163

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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 15 julio 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 15 julio 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andLATAM 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.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

pilar,May 2025

RSW - ATL

The stewardess was not very nice because I requested two glasses of water. She didn’t even offer the snacks to me. She seemed angry and I felt very bad about her reaction. Also, the flight was full and you could not move. The airline should provide seats for obese people in consideration to the rest pf the passengers.

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R15 272. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • 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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British AirwaysCheapestR18 813AverageR22 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR19 356AverageR25 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 447AverageR24 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 761AverageR33 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 739AverageR28 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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