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R12 580+ Cheap flights to Playa del Carmen

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— CUN
May 19 — May 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Wed 18/1112:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops35h 10m
British Airways
Sat 21/1117:21
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4R22 617
Tue 16/618:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/620:15
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R24 116
Mon 1/623:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 01m
Delta
Mon 8/68:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Deal found 17/4R24 198
Tue 16/612:40
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/613:05
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R24 589
Thu 2/718:55
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 45m
Air Europa
Sun 26/720:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 17/4R24 638
Tue 2/617:50
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops49h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/614:15
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/4R24 964
Fri 3/720:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops47h 12m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/714:07
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R25 681
Sat 1/820:55
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 14/814:25
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/4R25 860
Mon 8/619:50
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops45h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/614:03
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/4R26 300
Mon 8/618:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 40m
Air France
Sun 28/614:31
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 34m
Air France
Deal found 18/4R26 821
Tue 2/619:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 9/614:03
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/4R27 196
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/611:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R27 392

Find flight deals to Playa del Carmen

Find the latest flights to Playa del Carmen in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2026.

Return from

R24 116

One-way from

R12 580

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 458
Air France
  • Air France
  • 16/6-23/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 332 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R326 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

18:00-22:55

2 stops35h 55m

Cancun

Tue 23/6

20:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R24 116
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

23:15-20:16

2 stops28h 01m

Cancun

Mon 8/6

8:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

R24 198

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-12:20

2 stops49h 30m

Cancun

Tue 9/6

14:15-10:30

1 stop37h 15m

R24 964

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-17:40

1 stop30h 40m

Cancun

Sun 28/6

14:31-11:05

2 stops37h 34m

R26 821

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:50-9:30

2 stops44h 40m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

11:30-4:00

2 stops33h 30m

R27 392

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

17:50-12:20

2 stops49h 30m

Cancun

Sat 6/6

8:35-10:30

1 stop42h 55m

R28 109

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

18:35-15:35

1 stop28h 00m

Cancun

Tue 9/6

20:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R30 439

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

20:55-10:30

2 stops44h 35m

Cancun

Fri 24/7

13:05-9:00

2 stops36h 55m

R31 384

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-17:40

1 stop30h 40m

Cancun

Sun 28/6

20:40-9:50

1 stop30h 10m

R31 938

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

13:30-14:26

2 stops55h 56m

Cancun

Tue 21/7

13:57-5:30

2 stops32h 33m

R32 785

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Best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Playa del Carmen

When is the best time to book a flight to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to Playa del Carmen is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Playa del Carmen?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen takes 28 hours 1 minute. Flights to Playa del Carmen from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 261
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 895
Air France
Air France
From R19 102
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R23 120

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

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 mm 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 19 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,Air France, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
Air France
7,4
Good
1 572 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 603 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 893 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Sabban,Sept 2024

BOS - DOH

Boston to Doha flight was great. After my first flight before I got into my second flight Doha to Dhaka they took my carry out bag and put in the plane as a luggage. All my valuable was in my carry on bag. It did not seem good to me because I was worried about my valuable in luggage. Finally, I reached my destination and got my luggage safely nothing missing. My urge to Qater Airlines to change this type of unsuspecting situation. Thank you

FAQs about flying to Playa del Carmen

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Playa del Carmen if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Playa del Carmen on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Playa del Carmen?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Playa del Carmen.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Playa del Carmen depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Playa del Carmen, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 1 minute).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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