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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cancún from R12 798

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R26 623

One-way from

R12 798

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 232
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 54m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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5/4
  • 5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 29m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 359 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 216 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 March 2025.

Sun 27/423:15JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 29mDelta
Sun 4/58:15CUN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Deal found 13/3R26 623
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - CUN
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/117:19CUN - JNB
2 stops31h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/3R27 209
Fri 14/313:20JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/37:00CUN - JNB
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R28 493
Mon 22/1222:00JNB - CUN
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/115:07CUN - JNB
2 stops59h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/3R37 624
Thu 24/418:50JNB - CUN
2 stops32h 12mAir France
Tue 29/414:09CUN - JNB
2 stops35h 16mAir France
Deal found 13/3R49 303
Sun 27/415:05JNB - CUN
2 stops51h 11mLATAM Airlines
Sat 3/51:20CUN - JNB
2 stops51h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/3R82 032

Find flights from Johannesburg to Cancún within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Cancún 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 14 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

23:15-20:44

2 stops28h 29m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

8:15-19:40

1 stop28h 25m

R26 623

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

17:55-21:30

3 stops34h 35m

Cancun

Sun 4/5

18:20-12:15

2 stops34h 55m

R37 147

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

18:50-20:02

2 stops32h 12m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

14:09-8:25

2 stops35h 16m

R49 303

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

15:05-11:16

2 stops51h 11m

Cancun

Sat 3/5

1:20-12:15

2 stops51h 55m

R82 032

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

17:00-20:29

2 stops34h 29m

R12 798

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

18:50-19:58

2 stops32h 08m

R18 445

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

18:50-20:44

2 stops32h 54m

R20 829

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

17:50-17:55

1 stop31h 05m

R21 416

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

19:35-16:40

1 stop28h 05m

R23 524

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

21:20-13:51

1 stop23h 31m

R27 980

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Deals found on 13/3

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cancún

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Cancún including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 March 2025.

Booking 2 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún 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 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 14 March 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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 inches 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 14 March 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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
7 944 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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.

LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 750 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 564 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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
1 424 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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
8 623 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

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 Johannesburg to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (R26 623), Air France (R49 303), and LATAM Airlines (R82 032) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Cancún.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Cancún one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air France, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R18 445. Delta flights start at R20 829 while deals on Condor start at R21 416 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Cancún?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Cancún that have stopovers, most of them stop in London. Istanbul sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Cancún flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge. St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge are located about 40,1 km, 40,8 km, and 39,4 km, respectively from London Gatwick. Travellers in need of a car in London can hire one for about R613 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya. Travellers on a stopover in Istanbul can visit Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya, by travelling 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively after landing at Istanbul.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Cancún flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Cancún stopover in Mexico City least frequently.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cancún (average of R1 034). Flying from Johannesburg to Cancún 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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British AirwaysCheapestR18 212AverageR21 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR20 345AverageR24 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 372AverageR31 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 038AverageR28 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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