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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R12 475

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 368

One-way from

R12 475
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 42m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
6/3
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Find flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Tue 4/222:00JNB - CUN
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/217:50CUN - JNB
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1R21 368
Tue 4/218:30CPT - CUN
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/219:55CUN - CPT
2 stops62h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R21 461
Thu 6/323:55JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Fri 14/312:30CUN - JNB
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 21/1R22 964
Fri 21/219:25JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 22mBritish Airways
Thu 27/217:20CUN - JNB
2 stops34h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1R23 948
Thu 6/319:40JNB - CUN
1 stop31h 05mAir France
Fri 14/320:35CUN - JNB
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Deal found 21/1R24 301
Fri 7/315:20CPT - CUN
2 stops34h 15mAir France
Fri 14/320:35CUN - CPT
1 stop27h 15mAir France
Deal found 21/1R24 450
Fri 7/316:40JNB - CUN
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/321:00CUN - JNB
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R25 452
Sat 1/323:20CPT - CUN
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Sat 8/38:15CUN - CPT
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/1R32 822
Fri 21/220:25JNB - CUN
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Thu 27/219:50CUN - JNB
1 stop31h 35mSWISS
Deal found 21/1R36 814

Find flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 22 January 2025.

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

22:00-13:57

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

17:50-18:35

2 stops41h 45m

R21 368

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:30-16:20

1 stop28h 50m

Cancun

Tue 11/2

19:55-17:25

2 stops62h 30m

R21 461

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

23:55-21:05

2 stops28h 10m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

12:30-22:00

2 stops26h 30m

R22 964

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

19:25-20:47

2 stops32h 22m

Cancun

Thu 27/2

17:20-10:20

2 stops34h 00m

R23 948

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-19:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

20:35-9:30

1 stop29h 55m

R24 301

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

15:20-18:35

2 stops34h 15m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

20:35-6:50

1 stop27h 15m

R24 450

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

16:40-18:00

3 stops32h 20m

Cancun

Fri 14/3

21:00-14:40

3 stops34h 40m

R25 452

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

23:20-21:05

2 stops28h 45m

Cancun

Sat 8/3

8:15-22:10

2 stops30h 55m

R32 822

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/2

20:25-18:10

1 stop28h 45m

Cancun

Thu 27/2

19:50-10:25

1 stop31h 35m

R36 814

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

1:15-21:45

2 stops51h 30m

R12 475

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 22 January 2025.

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.

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 22 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Air France from South Africa to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7,4
Good
8 985 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R17 284. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen (average of R1 034). Flying from South Africa 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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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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British AirwaysCheapestR18 276AverageR22 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 496AverageR32 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR19 385AverageR20 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR19 655AverageR27 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 478AverageR24 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 408AverageR27 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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