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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cancún from R11 616

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Wed 8/73:10
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 30m
Air Europa
Thu 23/720:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 19/1R19 753
Thu 5/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 12/315:33
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1R19 933
Tue 10/223:59
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop46h 06m
KLM
Tue 24/216:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R20 065
Fri 26/63:10
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 30m
Air Europa
Tue 7/720:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 20/1R20 262
Thu 5/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/316:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R20 344
Tue 10/220:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops33h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 24/28:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops40h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/1R21 000
Wed 4/315:05
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 11/313:04
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R22 001
Thu 5/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 25m
Air France
Thu 12/320:20
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air France
Deal found 19/1R22 903
Sat 27/618:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 40m
Air France
Tue 7/720:15
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Air France
Deal found 18/1R24 232
Sat 27/612:40
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops60h 15m
British Airways
Tue 7/720:15
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1R25 905

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 753

One-way from

R11 616

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R25 955
Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 8/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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9/7
  • 9/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 811 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 080 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:35-20:45

2 stops32h 10m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

15:33-7:35

2 stops33h 02m

R19 933

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-1:28

2 stops32h 29m

Cancun

Tue 24/2

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R20 065

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

3:10-18:40

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:40-1:10

1 stop21h 30m

R20 262

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:20-21:11

2 stops32h 51m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R20 344

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-22:40

2 stops33h 25m

Cancun

Tue 24/2

8:00-7:05

2 stops40h 05m

R21 000

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

10:25-13:57

2 stops34h 32m

Cancun

Wed 11/3

7:39-18:35

2 stops27h 56m

R22 001

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R22 903

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

18:00-17:40

1 stop30h 40m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R24 232

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

12:40-17:55

2 stops60h 15m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:15-9:00

2 stops29h 45m

R25 905

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

16:40-11:35

3 stops49h 55m

R11 616

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 16 January 2026.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R9 352). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 392). 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.

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 20 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Cancún, such as Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

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
3 721 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

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
1 524 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

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
9 189 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

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
7 690 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 721 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Cancún from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Cancun, which is the city’s only airport. Cancun (CUN) is located 14,2 km from the centre of Cancún. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Cancun per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cancún?

    American Airlines, KLM, and Air Europa can get you from Johannesburg to Cancún in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 59m. The distance from Johannesburg to Cancún is about 13435 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (R17 299), United Airlines (R18 724), and Air France (R19 233) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Cancún. British Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cancún?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R9 352). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 392). 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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British AirwaysCheapestR17 299AverageR20 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 233AverageR22 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 278AverageR29 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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