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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R13 208

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.
JNB — CUN
Nov 26 — Dec 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 21 November 2024.

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 21 November 2024.

Tue 10/1220:50CPT - CUN
2 stops30h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/112:28CUN - CPT
1 stop20h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R21 006
Mon 9/1223:20CPT - CUN
2 stops28h 43mDelta
Mon 13/116:25CUN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/11R23 720
Wed 11/1218:45CPT - CUN
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 17/117:19CUN - CPT
2 stops34h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R26 054
Mon 9/1219:50CPT - CUN
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/118:05CUN - CPT
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R31 681
Mon 9/1219:50CPT - CUN
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Sat 11/119:40CUN - CPT
1 stop32h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R39 822
Thu 12/1218:30CPT - CUN
2 stops32h 48mLufthansa
Tue 14/119:55CUN - CPT
3 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R40 618
Mon 9/1212:35CPT - CUN
2 stops34h 43mQatar Airways
Wed 15/115:10CUN - CPT
2 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R46 390

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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 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 915

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

R21 006

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 942

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

R26 054

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 845

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 329

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

R34 015

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 868

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/1

16:40-17:00

3 stops31h 20m

Cancun

Sun 12/1

22:30-13:10

3 stops31h 40m

R41 288

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 545

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 036). Flying from South Africa 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 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 21 November 2024.

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 21 November 2024.
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The amount of carry on is put of control. We were in group 3 boarding and there was no room in upper storage for our 1 bag (between 2 people) Just because we can’t afford to up grade our seats… $2000 more. We get penaltized. Make us feel less than

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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R19 396. 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 036). Flying from South Africa 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 551AverageR22 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 014AverageR28 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR18 814AverageR20 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 952AverageR23 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR19 155AverageR26 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 235AverageR25 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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