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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún from R11 437

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Cancún

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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 10 April 2026.

Wed 18/1112:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops35h 10m
British Airways
Sat 21/1116:23
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops56h 12m
British Airways
Deal found 8/4R21 266
Sun 22/1120:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops51h 35m
British Airways
Thu 26/1113:20
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 5/4R21 824
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops45h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/514:05
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R23 515
Thu 21/517:50
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops44h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/514:05
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R23 515
Fri 15/521:15
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop27h 45m
British Airways
Sun 24/519:45
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/4R23 974
Thu 21/523:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 01m
Delta
Thu 28/58:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/4R24 319
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/514:22
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R24 827
Sun 24/519:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 31/512:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/4R25 697
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops33h 14m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1117:05
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R32 310
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/511:15
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R34 361
Mon 8/612:35
ELS
-
CUN
3 stops54h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/614:05
CUN
-
ELS
2 stops46h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R45 076
Sun 22/1112:35
ELS
-
CUN
3 stops55h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1114:30
CUN
-
ELS
2 stops46h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R45 126

Find flight deals from South Africa to Cancún

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Cancún flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R23 515

One-way from

R11 437

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 630
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 00m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 53m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R22 337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 412 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 10 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-6:50

2 stops45h 15m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

14:05-11:50

1 stop38h 45m

R23 515
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-20:16

2 stops28h 01m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

8:00-21:20

2 stops30h 20m

R24 319

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-15:25

2 stops50h 55m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

14:22-12:55

2 stops39h 33m

R24 827

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-6:50

2 stops44h 00m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

14:05-10:30

1 stop37h 25m

R24 860

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

18:00-12:20

2 stops49h 20m

Cancun

Sun 31/5

14:05-10:30

1 stop37h 25m

R26 649

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:50-10:30

2 stops45h 40m

Cancun

Fri 22/5

11:30-4:00

2 stops33h 30m

R27 272

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

12:40-17:40

2 stops36h 00m

Cancun

Thu 28/5

13:25-8:15

3 stops35h 50m

R31 194

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

18:00-23:27

2 stops36h 27m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:40-9:50

1 stop30h 10m

R34 952

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:10-14:26

2 stops50h 16m

Cancun

Sun 31/5

12:55-16:15

2 stops44h 20m

R36 018

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-17:40

2 stops36h 00m

Cancun

Sun 31/5

20:40-9:15

3 stops29h 35m

R37 052

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cancún

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R14 342). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 904). 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 10 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
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Comfort

7,4

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
3 727 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Comfort

7,4

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
1 564 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Comfort

7,4

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
9 561 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Comfort

7,4

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
7 867 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Comfort

7,4

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 28h 01m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R24 319. Airlines will cover a distance of 13435 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 R14 342). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 904). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 382AverageR23 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 028AverageR24 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 236AverageR24 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 282AverageR29 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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