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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún from R11 589

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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 21 May 2026.

Wed 4/1115:05
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 18/118:23
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R23 428
Wed 4/1119:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 18/1117:21
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/5R23 444
Sun 4/1023:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Thu 15/108:00
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 19/5R23 510
Thu 16/723:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Thu 23/710:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
Deal found 19/5R24 439
Tue 17/1112:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops35h 10m
British Airways
Sat 21/1113:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 19/5R24 522
Mon 8/619:50
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops45h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/618:05
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R25 583
Mon 22/619:25
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 24/619:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 19/5R25 699
Sat 4/719:50
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop24h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 11/717:22
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops62h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/5R29 114
Tue 17/1112:35
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops32h 41m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/1120:10
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops38h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/5R29 844
Thu 2/715:20
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/720:40
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R29 894
Sat 4/715:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops28h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/721:00
CUN
-
CPT
3 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R30 341
Tue 17/1117:15
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/1114:30
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/5R30 822

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 21 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R23 428

One-way from

R11 589

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 896
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/11-18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 32m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 789 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 415 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 21 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cancún that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

15:05-12:25

2 stops28h 20m

Cancun

Wed 18/11

8:23-18:35

1 stop27h 12m

R23 428

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-20:45

2 stops32h 10m

Cancun

Wed 18/11

17:21-10:25

2 stops34h 04m

R23 444

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

23:15-20:15

2 stops28h 00m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

8:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

R23 510

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

12:45-16:55

2 stops35h 10m

Cancun

Sat 21/11

13:10-10:25

2 stops38h 15m

R24 522

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

19:50-13:39

1 stop24h 49m

Cancun

Sat 11/7

17:22-15:20

2 stops62h 58m

R29 114

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

15:20-18:40

2 stops34h 20m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

20:40-14:35

2 stops34h 55m

R29 894

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:35-16:20

2 stops34h 45m

Cancun

Sat 21/11

12:45-17:30

2 stops45h 45m

R30 010

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

17:15-12:45

2 stops50h 30m

Cancun

Sat 21/11

14:30-11:50

1 stop38h 20m

R30 822

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

17:55-19:19

2 stops32h 24m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

17:55-17:10

1 stop40h 15m

R35 067

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

16:35-6:50

1 stop45h 15m

Cancun

Thu 9/7

14:05-11:50

1 stop38h 45m

R35 614

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/5

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R8 870). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 913). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Cancún?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 21 May 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
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

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
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

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
1 590 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

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
9 748 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

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
7 991 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

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. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R23 510. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R8 870). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 913). 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 21 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 576AverageR24 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 437AverageR24 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 874AverageR24 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 740AverageR28 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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