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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R12 014

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
mag 30 — giu 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 aprile 2026.

mer 4/1120:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops46h 30m
United Airlines
mer 18/118:23
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4R21 929
mer 10/616:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mer 17/614:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/4R25 195
mer 10/619:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops47h 20m
Qatar Airways
mer 17/614:03
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R25 845
dom 14/619:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops48h 35m
Qatar Airways
dom 21/614:03
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R26 662
mer 4/1120:35
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop27h 20m
British Airways
mer 18/1118:40
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 28/4R27 395
dom 27/913:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 30m
Qatar Airways
mar 29/913:10
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R28 745
gio 17/1218:45
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops48h 35m
United Airlines
dom 27/128:15
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops40h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4R33 894
dom 14/619:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dom 21/614:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R34 543
gio 17/126:05
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
gio 24/1222:25
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R35 493
mer 10/616:35
CPT
-
CUN
3 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
mer 17/617:40
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R37 176

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 30 aprile 2026.

Round-trip from

R25 195

One-way from

R12 014

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R28 278
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 89h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R45 300 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 640 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mer 10/6

19:30-11:50

2 stops47h 20m

Cancun

mer 17/6

14:03-10:15

2 stops37h 12m

R25 845

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

dom 27/9

13:15-14:45

2 stops32h 30m

Cancun

mar 29/9

13:10-17:30

2 stops45h 20m

R28 745

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

dom 14/6

19:30-10:30

2 stops46h 00m

Cancun

dom 21/6

14:05-11:50

1 stop38h 45m

R34 543

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mer 10/6

16:35-18:40

3 stops33h 05m

Cancun

mer 17/6

17:40-13:50

2 stops37h 10m

R37 176
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

dom 27/9

20:00-15:12

1 stop26h 12m

Cancun

mar 29/9

14:49-17:10

2 stops43h 21m

R52 157
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mer 1/7

20:55-17:20

3 stops51h 25m

R18 546

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mer 1/7

19:30-10:30

2 stops70h 00m

R18 930
Fastest single journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

dom 23/8

20:05-14:10

1 stop25h 05m

R22 346

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/4

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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 30 aprile 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from Cape Town 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 937 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. You should not have trouble finding flights to Playa del Carmen from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Playa del Carmen. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in 47h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Playa del Carmen is about 12670 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR18 702AverageR23 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR20 025AverageR26 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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