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

For as low as R20 990, United Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 30h 29m. The distance from South Africa to Playa del Carmen is about 12670 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, East London - Cancun or Cape Town Intl - 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 British Airways, United Airlines or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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?

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Round-trip from	R17 827
One-way from	R11 294
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R25 031

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62h 13m total
South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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Cape TownCancún

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18:45-6:45

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Michael,Aug 2026

CDG - AMS

Not a great experience. We were on an Air France flight from the US that was delayed. We missed our connecting flight because of the delay, but AF did nothing to help us. We ended up having to book an $800 rental car and drive 6 hours to our destination in Amsterdam, because flights and trains were full.

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Michael,Aug 2026

CDG - AMS

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10 123 reviews

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Michael,Aug 2026

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?
For as low as R20 990, United Airlines can have you in Playa del Carmen from South Africa in 30h 29m. The distance from South Africa to Playa del Carmen is about 12670 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, East London - Cancun or Cape Town Intl - 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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British Airways	CheapestR17 396	AverageR20 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
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