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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cancún from R10 934

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Nov 15 — Nov 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 16 October 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN
2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1115:22CUN - JNB
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10R18 299
Wed 12/1119:20JNB - CUN
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Tue 10/215:03CUN - JNB
1 stop20h 57mDelta
Deal found 14/10R21 366
Sun 30/1110:10JNB - CUN
2 stops42h 05mAir Canada
Sun 7/128:00CUN - JNB
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10R22 458
Fri 28/1119:20JNB - CUN
1 stop29h 25mAir France
Fri 5/1215:07CUN - JNB
2 stops62h 03mAir France
Deal found 14/10R22 648
Fri 28/1113:45JNB - CUN
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 5/1215:22CUN - JNB
2 stops36h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/10R22 943
Wed 12/1120:15JNB - CUN
1 stop28h 55mSWISS
Tue 10/220:00CUN - JNB
1 stop31h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/10R23 255
Mon 29/1222:00JNB - CUN
1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 12/118:40CUN - JNB
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/10R23 411
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 48mDelta
Sun 11/111:10CUN - JNB
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 14/10R23 549
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 48mDelta
Mon 12/116:25CUN - JNB
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 14/10R23 723
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - CUN
2 stops42h 16mDelta
Sun 11/112:25CUN - JNB
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 14/10R23 792

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Cancún

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 004

One-way from

R10 934

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R21 920
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 757 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 006 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Cancún that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:00-12:05

2 stops45h 05m

Cancun

Sat 21/2

12:45-7:35

2 stops35h 50m

R18 004

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

15:22-7:35

2 stops33h 13m

R18 299

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-11:40

2 stops42h 41m

Cancun

Sat 21/3

10:10-22:05

2 stops28h 55m

R22 354

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

10:10-21:15

2 stops42h 05m

Cancun

Sun 7/12

8:00-7:05

2 stops40h 05m

R22 458

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

22:00-16:50

1 stop25h 50m

Cancun

Mon 12/1

13:23-10:25

2 stops38h 02m

R23 428

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

23:59-21:47

2 stops28h 48m

Cancun

Sun 11/1

11:10-22:05

2 stops27h 55m

R23 549

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

23:59-21:47

2 stops28h 48m

Cancun

Mon 12/1

11:10-22:05

2 stops27h 55m

R23 549

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

23:59-11:15

2 stops42h 16m

Cancun

Sun 11/1

12:25-22:05

2 stops26h 40m

R23 792

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

23:59-21:47

2 stops28h 48m

Cancun

Sat 10/1

12:22-19:00

2 stops23h 38m

R23 948

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

16:40-12:00

3 stops50h 20m

R10 934

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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 10 October 2025.

Booking 74 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R18 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 950). 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 JNB to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Cancún in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 16 October 2025.
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
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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
3 652 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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
1 476 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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
8 982 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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
7 457 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

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 can get you from Johannesburg to Cancún in just under 45h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg to Cancún is about 13435 km.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (R18 283), Air France (R20 104), and United Airlines (R20 681) 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R18 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of R20 950). 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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