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R18 118+ Cheap flights to Cancún

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cancún in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cancún in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Return from

R18 240

One-way from

R55 015

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 116
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 47m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 380 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R464 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cancún. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Thu 6/1122:00JNB - CUN
2 stops44h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1116:30CUN - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11R18 605
Sat 15/1119:35JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1217:20CUN - JNB
2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11R19 282
Sat 15/1119:20JNB - CUN
2 stops33h 00mAir France
Mon 1/1220:20CUN - JNB
1 stop32h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/11R22 861
Sat 15/1114:30JNB - CUN
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1214:50CUN - JNB
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R30 192
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - CUN
2 stops55h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/116:47CUN - JNB
2 stops42h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11R30 591
Tue 30/1219:20JNB - CUN
2 stops33h 27mDelta
Fri 9/18:00CUN - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/11R34 152
Thu 6/1122:00JNB - CUN
1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1114:04CUN - JNB
1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11R36 220
Mon 22/1219:35JNB - CUN
2 stops29h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/115:10CUN - JNB
2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11R36 602
Thu 6/1119:20JNB - CUN
2 stops33h 00mAir France
Wed 12/1120:20CUN - JNB
1 stop32h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/11R36 636

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-12:09

2 stops45h 09m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

12:52-7:35

2 stops35h 43m

R18 118

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:35-16:50

1 stop28h 15m

Cancun

Mon 16/2

17:23-10:25

2 stops34h 02m

R21 384

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

15:30-16:57

2 stops32h 27m

Cancun

Mon 16/2

13:25-8:20

3 stops35h 55m

R30 504

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

21:55-15:17

1 stop24h 22m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

16:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

R35 334

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

22:00-20:18

2 stops29h 18m

R55 015

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:00-13:57

1 stop22h 57m

R55 015

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

22:00-17:50

2 stops26h 50m

R55 015

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:45-13:33

2 stops48h 48m

R56 388

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:00-17:50

2 stops26h 50m

R81 733

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

19:35-12:10

2 stops47h 35m

R91 513

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Cancún?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún takes 27 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Cancún from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cancún?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cancún are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R18 329
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R20 144
Air France
Air France
From R20 154
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R24 647

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cancún?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cancún are British Airways, Air France and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, 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 Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines to Mexico. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 484 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 008 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 500 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

FAQs about flying to Cancún

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún?

    For a flight to Cancún, you will be flying into Cancun. Cancun (CUN) is just 14,2 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cancún if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cancún on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cancún?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cancún.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cancún depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cancún, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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