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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún

JNB — CUN
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cancún flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R23 338

One-way from

R12 644

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 583
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 10m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R22 218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 395 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Cancún

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R8 762). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 670). 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 17 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Air France, andUnited Airlines 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 572 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 601 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 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 27h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R25 484. 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 East London - Cancun or Cape Town Intl - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R8 762). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 670). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Cancún

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 348AverageR23 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 991AverageR24 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 199AverageR24 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 237AverageR29 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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