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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen from R21 581

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R28 116

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 115
17/4-24/4
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 84h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R53 003 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 430 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Thu 6/323:55JNB - CUN
1 stop46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/320:35CUN - JNB
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R21 581
Tue 23/1222:05JNB - CUN
2 stops43h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/112:45CUN - JNB
2 stops38h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3R21 804
Thu 6/323:55JNB - CUN
1 stop46h 10mKLM
Fri 14/320:35CUN - JNB
2 stops42h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/3R22 083
Thu 6/323:55JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Fri 14/38:10CUN - JNB
2 stops30h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/3R23 051
Thu 6/319:25JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 23mBritish Airways
Fri 14/314:25CUN - JNB
2 stops60h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3R24 578
Thu 17/420:40JNB - CUN
2 stops43h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 24/416:29CUN - JNB
2 stops40h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R28 451
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - CUN
2 stops58h 38mAir France
Sun 4/119:29CUN - JNB
2 stops54h 46mAir France
Deal found 3/3R32 455
Thu 6/322:00JNB - CUN
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/313:04CUN - JNB
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3R35 378
Sun 21/1219:35JNB - CUN
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Fri 2/118:05CUN - JNB
1 stop32h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/3R49 287

Find flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

12:10-23:10

3 stops42h 00m

Cancun

Thu 24/4

9:10-10:35

3 stops42h 25m

R28 116

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

20:40-9:05

2 stops43h 25m

Cancun

Thu 24/4

16:29-16:10

2 stops40h 41m

R28 451

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

21:55-12:50

1 stop21h 55m

Cancun

Thu 24/4

12:35-19:40

1 stop24h 05m

R31 803

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

21:20-14:37

1 stop24h 17m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

13:12-17:45

1 stop21h 33m

R69 024

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Deals found on 3/3

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen is 2 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 4 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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 4 March 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 070 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 070 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 070 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 562 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 070 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 679 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 070 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg 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 509AverageR22 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 396AverageR28 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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