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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún from R18 748

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
ene. 2 — ene. 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 diciembre 2025.

mié. 31/1220:50CPT - CUN
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/116:20CUN - CPT
2 stops40h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R28 327
mié. 31/129:30CPT - CUN
2 stops39h 40mSWISS
mié. 7/118:10CUN - CPT
2 stops30h 45mSWISS
Deal found 1/12R43 037
dom. 21/1223:59JNB - CUN
2 stops28h 48mDelta
sáb. 3/116:30CUN - JNB
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/12R44 987
mié. 31/129:30CPT - CUN
2 stops39h 40mLufthansa
mié. 7/118:10CUN - CPT
2 stops36h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/12R47 707
mié. 31/127:55CPT - CUN
1 stop40h 50mAir France
mié. 7/120:20CUN - CPT
1 stop26h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/12R49 007
dom. 21/129:25JNB - CUN
2 stops37h 02mQatar Airways
sáb. 3/113:14CUN - JNB
2 stops36h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12R51 932
mié. 31/1218:55CPT - CUN
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/120:15CUN - CPT
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R55 353
dom. 21/1217:30JNB - CUN
3 stops48h 31mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/116:26CUN - JNB
2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R96 629

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 3 diciembre 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 329

One-way from

R18 748

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R28 019
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 13m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 971 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 3 diciembre 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/2

19:35-20:43

2 stops32h 08m

Cancun

lun. 23/2

16:30-7:35

2 stops32h 05m

R19 329

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mar. 20/1

20:50-16:40

1 stop26h 50m

Cancun

mar. 27/1

14:04-18:00

1 stop20h 56m

R20 886

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/2

23:59-15:05

1 stop46h 06m

Cancun

lun. 23/2

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R21 091

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 16/1

15:05-12:20

2 stops28h 15m

Cancun

vie. 23/1

17:55-18:35

2 stops41h 40m

R22 904

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/2

18:55-10:45

2 stops46h 50m

Cancun

dom. 15/2

12:45-12:10

2 stops40h 25m

R25 692

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 31/12

20:50-12:25

1 stop22h 35m

Cancun

mié. 7/1

16:20-16:10

2 stops40h 50m

R28 327

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/2

12:35-16:29

2 stops34h 54m

Cancun

dom. 15/2

16:30-10:30

2 stops35h 00m

R29 199

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 15/1

15:05-12:25

2 stops28h 20m

Cancun

jue. 22/1

17:50-18:35

2 stops41h 45m

R30 431

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

vie. 6/3

12:35-17:45

2 stops36h 10m

Cancun

mar. 10/3

20:20-19:30

2 stops40h 10m

R41 207

East LondonCancún

ELS - CUN

ELSCUN

East London

dom. 15/2

12:35-17:55

2 stops36h 20m

Cancun

mié. 18/2

20:20-19:30

2 stops40h 10m

R43 961

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Deals found on 3/12

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R9 750). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 3 diciembre 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Cancún in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Cancún flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 diciembre 2025.
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
3 678 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

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
3 678 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

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
1 500 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

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
9 064 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

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
7 550 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

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 26h 50m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 886. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cancun or East London - Cancun, Cape Town Intl - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R9 750). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in August is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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 3 diciembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 044AverageR20 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 789AverageR25 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 983AverageR22 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 270AverageR30 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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