How long is the flight from South Africa to Cancún?

A quick flight from South Africa to Cancún can take about 22h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 153. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cancún?

While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Cancun or East London - Cancun, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun is the most popular route from South Africa to Cancún.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Cancún?

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Cancún, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or KLM.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from South Africa?

Cancun (CUN), located 14,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Cancún.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cancún?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cancún?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

R12 043+ Flights from South Africa to Cancún

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cancún

Round-trip from	R20 112
One-way from	R12 043
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R20 459

American Airlines
6/11-12/11
4 total stops
62h 03m total
South Africa to Cancún

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25/1
3 total stops
42h 05m total
South Africa to Cancún

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R28 033 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 321 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1115:54CUN - JNB

2 stops32h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9R20 112

Tue 11/1121:30CPT - CUN

1 stop21h 52mDelta

Mon 24/1115:05CUN - CPT

1 stop21h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 424

Tue 11/1121:30CPT - CUN

2 stops33h 54mDelta

Sun 23/1113:32CUN - CPT

1 stop22h 43mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 858

Tue 11/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/118:39CUN - CPT

2 stops24h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Sun 30/1120:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mCondor

Sun 7/1219:05CUN - JNB

1 stop30h 10mCondor

Deal found 15/9R21 691

Fri 14/117:55CPT - CUN

2 stops35h 40mDelta

Mon 24/118:00CUN - CPT

1 stop28h 15mDelta

Deal found 14/9R21 830

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - CUN

1 stop21h 52mDelta

Thu 20/1116:34CUN - CPT

2 stops30h 36mDelta

Deal found 14/9R21 934

Fri 14/118:00CPT - CUN

1 stop38h 05mKLM

Sat 22/1116:55CUN - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/9R21 951

Sat 15/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops46h 45mDelta

Mon 24/1116:34CUN - CPT

1 stop19h 41mDelta

Deal found 14/9R22 038

Fri 14/118:00CPT - CUN

1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1116:34CUN - CPT

2 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R22 229

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - CUN

2 stops30h 34mDelta

Fri 21/1113:35CUN - CPT

2 stops39h 30mDelta

Deal found 14/9R22 472

Sun 30/1110:10JNB - CUN

2 stops42h 05mAir Canada

Sun 7/1222:10CUN - JNB

2 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9R22 645

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Thu 6/1119:35JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1117:12CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 112

Tue 11/1121:30CPT - CUN

1 stop30h 50mDelta

Sun 23/1115:05CUN - CPT

1 stop21h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 424

Tue 11/1120:50CPT - CUN

1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1112:35CUN - CPT

1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Sun 30/1110:10JNB - CUN

2 stops42h 05mAir Canada

Sun 7/1222:10CUN - JNB

2 stops53h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9R22 645

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1118:25CUN - JNB

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R24 884

Thu 6/1115:25JNB - CUN

2 stops34h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 11/111:15CUN - JNB

2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/9R25 057

Sat 7/312:35ELS - CUN

2 stops36h 10mAir France

Wed 11/320:20CUN - ELS

2 stops40h 10mAir France

Deal found 15/9R41 403

Mon 17/1121:30CPT - CUN

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Mon 24/1113:32CUN - CPT

1 stop22h 43mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 858

Wed 12/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/118:39CUN - CPT

2 stops26h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Tue 17/219:35JNB - CUN

2 stops46h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/215:05CUN - JNB

2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 430

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - CUN

2 stops33h 54mDelta

Mon 24/1111:50CUN - CPT

1 stop24h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 858

Tue 11/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1115:18CUN - CPT

2 stops41h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Sun 16/1121:30CPT - CUN

2 stops46h 07mDelta

Mon 24/1116:34CUN - CPT

1 stop19h 41mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 858

Sun 30/1120:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1219:05CUN - JNB

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 265

Wed 12/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/118:23CUN - CPT

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Tue 11/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/1117:09CUN - CPT

1 stop40h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Fri 31/1022:00JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 595

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - CUN

2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1114:04CUN - CPT

1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Sun 16/1120:50CPT - CUN

2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/118:39CUN - CPT

2 stops26h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Sat 7/222:00JNB - CUN

1 stop22h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/214:04CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 027

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1114:04CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 461

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Cancún
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Cancún. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/100:30CPT - CUN

3 stops45h 21mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1119:50CUN - CPT

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R31 495

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - CUN

2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1114:04CUN - CPT

1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R21 153

Wed 29/1010:25JNB - CUN

2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 252

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - CUN

2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1116:20CUN - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R23 461

Fri 31/1022:00JNB - CUN

2 stops29h 45mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20CUN - JNB

2 stops34h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 595

Fri 31/1020:45JNB - CUN

1 stop27h 10mCondor

Fri 7/1119:15CUN - JNB

1 stop30h 00mCondor

Deal found 16/9R29 760

Fri 31/1022:00JNB - CUN

2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/1114:04CUN - JNB

1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R30 627

Fri 31/1013:25JNB - CUN

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:25CUN - JNB

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R32 848

One-way flights from South Africa to Cancún
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Cancún. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 25/10:30CPT - CUN

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 043

Tue 27/10:30CPT - CUN

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R12 719

Tue 27/112:35CPT - CUN

2 stops33h 06mJetBlue

Deal found 16/9R16 537

Tue 27/123:45CPT - CUN

1 stop46h 20mKLM

Deal found 16/9R17 110

Mon 26/17:55CPT - CUN

1 stop40h 50mAir France

Deal found 16/9R17 335

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JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

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Thu 6/11

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Wed 12/11

17:12-10:25

2 stops34h 13m

R20 112

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

21:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cancun

Sun 23/11

15:05-19:15

1 stop21h 10m

R20 424

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

21:30-19:37

2 stops29h 07m

Cancun

Mon 24/11

13:32-19:15

1 stop22h 43m

R20 858

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

21:30-0:24

2 stops33h 54m

Cancun

Mon 24/11

11:50-19:15

1 stop24h 25m

R20 858

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

21:30-12:37

2 stops46h 07m

Cancun

Mon 24/11

16:34-19:15

1 stop19h 41m

R20 858

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

20:50-12:20

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Thu 20/11

12:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

R21 153

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

20:50-15:59

2 stops26h 09m

Cancun

Sun 23/11

8:39-18:00

2 stops26h 21m

R21 153

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

20:50-15:59

2 stops26h 09m

Cancun

Wed 19/11

15:18-16:10

2 stops41h 52m

R21 153

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

20:50-17:50

2 stops28h 00m

Cancun

Thu 20/11

8:23-16:10

2 stops24h 47m

R21 153

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

20:50-17:50

2 stops28h 00m

Cancun

Fri 21/11

17:09-16:10

1 stop40h 01m

R21 153

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cancún

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R1 034). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to CUN?

When flying from South Africa to Cancún, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 924 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from South Africa?
Cancun (CUN), located 14,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Cancún.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Cancún?
A quick flight from South Africa to Cancún can take about 22h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 153. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Cancún?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Cancun or East London - Cancun, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun is the most popular route from South Africa to Cancún.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Cancún that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Cancún?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Cancún.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Cancún?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Cancún?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R1 034). Flying from South Africa 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	CheapestR18 311	AverageR21 087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR19 522	AverageR25 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR20 127	AverageR27 956	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR20 271	AverageR23 356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR24 620	AverageR27 735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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