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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen from R13 153

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R20 829

One-way from

R13 153

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July

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April
21/1-4/2
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  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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5/4
  • 5/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Playa del Carmen
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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 20 November 2024.

Tue 10/1220:50CPT - CUN
2 stops30h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/112:28CUN - CPT
1 stop20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R20 919
Mon 9/1223:20CPT - CUN
2 stops28h 43mDelta
Mon 13/116:25CUN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11R23 622
Wed 11/1218:45CPT - CUN
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 17/117:19CUN - CPT
2 stops34h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R25 946
Mon 9/1219:50CPT - CUN
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/118:05CUN - CPT
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R31 549
Mon 9/1219:50CPT - CUN
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Sat 11/119:40CUN - CPT
1 stop32h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R39 658
Thu 12/1218:30CPT - CUN
2 stops32h 48mLufthansa
Tue 14/119:55CUN - CPT
3 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R40 450
Mon 9/1212:35CPT - CUN
2 stops34h 43mQatar Airways
Wed 15/115:10CUN - CPT
2 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R46 198

Find flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

19:50-21:35

2 stops32h 45m

Cancun

Tue 4/2

8:00-21:55

2 stops30h 55m

R20 829

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

20:50-20:18

2 stops30h 28m

Cancun

Thu 16/1

12:28-16:10

1 stop20h 42m

R20 919

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/1

8:05-21:45

2 stops44h 40m

Cancun

Mon 10/2

8:15-19:00

2 stops27h 45m

R22 847

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

18:45-20:45

2 stops33h 00m

Cancun

Fri 17/1

17:19-10:20

2 stops34h 01m

R25 946

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/1

23:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Cancun

Sat 15/2

19:40-11:05

1 stop32h 25m

R27 730

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

15:20-16:20

2 stops32h 00m

Cancun

Sun 9/2

12:35-10:55

2 stops39h 20m

R29 207

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/1

23:20-15:05

1 stop46h 45m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

22:20-21:30

2 stops40h 10m

R33 874

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/1

0:35-19:55

2 stops50h 20m

Cancun

Wed 12/2

17:35-6:30

2 stops53h 55m

R37 712

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/1

12:35-14:10

2 stops32h 35m

Cancun

Sun 9/2

18:35-10:40

2 stops33h 05m

R44 360

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/4

15:00-17:30

3 stops33h 30m

R13 153

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 036). Flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 387). 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 CPT to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town 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 20 November 2024.

When flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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.

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 20 November 2024.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 832 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 525 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 758 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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 4 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R19 315. Qatar Airways flights start at R20 486 while deals on Delta start at R22 342 one-way.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 036). Flying from Cape Town to Playa del Carmen in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 387). 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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United AirlinesCheapestR17 940AverageR23 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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