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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Cancún from R11 568

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CUN
Aug 28 — Sep 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2026.

Fri 11/915:20
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops29h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 18/97:51
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7R23 771
Thu 22/1018:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 11m
British Airways
Mon 26/1016:22
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops60h 48m
British Airways
Deal found 27/7R25 409
Fri 11/919:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/911:15
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R29 004
Sat 12/916:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 19/914:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/7R29 121
Sat 12/913:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 41m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/912:09
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7R29 388
Thu 3/129:00
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/1222:25
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R29 656
Thu 3/1217:20
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/1214:30
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R31 310

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Cancún (CUN). 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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 451

One-way from

R11 568

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 04m total
  • Cape Town to Cancún
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R98 940 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R28 977 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

12:35-16:55

2 stops35h 20m

Cancun

Fri 29/1

17:21-8:05

2 stops55h 44m

R22 451

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:20-13:39

2 stops29h 19m

Cancun

Fri 18/9

7:51-17:10

1 stop26h 19m

R23 771

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

18:50-20:01

2 stops32h 11m

Cancun

Mon 26/10

16:22-12:10

2 stops60h 48m

R25 409

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-12:25

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

Tue 15/12

8:23-18:00

1 stop26h 37m

R32 397

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

18:25-20:45

2 stops33h 20m

Cancun

Sat 19/9

13:30-11:50

3 stops39h 20m

R33 567
Fastest return journey

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-11:47

1 stop22h 57m

Cancun

Mon 26/10

11:35-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

R36 125

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

20:50-16:55

2 stops27h 05m

Cancun

Fri 29/1

14:04-18:00

1 stop20h 56m

R36 626
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

15:05-11:35

3 stops51h 30m

R12 822

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

0:10-9:51

3 stops40h 41m

R12 922

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:15-14:44

2 stops32h 29m

R14 661

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Cancún

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cancún?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Cancún chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Cancún?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R22 813.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Cancún?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Cancún, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Cancún?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.

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 29 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to Cancún. 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 052 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

WAW - FRA

The flight from Warsaw to Frankfurt was delayed. My luggage was not get on plane from Frankfurt to Chicago. I still waiting for my luggage. It was found but not delivered yet.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 052 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 052 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

WAW - FRA

The flight from Warsaw to Frankfurt was delayed. My luggage was not get on plane from Frankfurt to Chicago. I still waiting for my luggage. It was found but not delivered yet.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cancún?

    Airlines like British Airways and United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Cancún in about 22h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 36m. The distance between Cape Town and Cancún is about 12670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Cancún round-trip?

    United Airlines, at R20 137, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Cancún.. United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Cancun

Top airline flying from Cape Town to Cancún

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Cancún. 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 29 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR20 137AverageR23 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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