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Cheap flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen from R11 374

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R50 893

One-way from

R11 374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 145
Air France
  • Air France
  • 24/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 02m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • South Africa to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 March 2025.

Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 12mAir France
Tue 29/420:35CUN - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Deal found 25/3R50 893
Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Tue 29/48:14CUN - JNB
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Deal found 26/3R58 567
Thu 24/421:20JNB - CUN
1 stop23h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/413:12CUN - JNB
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3R68 483
Thu 24/418:45JNB - CUN
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/416:06CUN - JNB
2 stops41h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R120 634

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

18:50-20:02

2 stops32h 12m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

20:35-8:25

1 stop28h 50m

R50 893

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

18:50-20:45

2 stops32h 55m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

8:14-21:20

2 stops30h 06m

R58 567

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

21:20-13:51

1 stop23h 31m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

13:12-17:45

1 stop21h 33m

R68 483

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

18:45-9:55

3 stops46h 10m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

16:06-16:20

2 stops41h 14m

R120 634

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

16:40-11:45

3 stops50h 05m

R11 374

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

23:15-9:38

2 stops41h 23m

R17 882

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

23:15-11:40

2 stops43h 25m

R20 689

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

21:20-13:51

1 stop23h 31m

R23 915

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

18:50-18:25

1 stop30h 35m

R30 587

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Deals found on 25/3

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

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 26 March 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 26 March 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
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Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
7 891 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 423 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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
8 608 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

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

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 R17 882. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Playa del Carmen, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun, Cape Town Intl - Cancun or East London - Cancun, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 5 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 135AverageR22 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 874AverageR32 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR20 507AverageR26 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 684AverageR24 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 020AverageR27 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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