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Cheap flights from South Africa to Cancún from R11 061

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CUN
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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 27 February 2026.

Sat 5/915:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/912:35
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R16 735
Thu 28/514:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops34h 10m
British Airways
Mon 1/612:30
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 26/2R19 945
Mon 30/323:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Sun 12/416:45
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 24/2R21 582
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop20h 51m
Delta
Sat 15/811:00
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Deal found 25/2R21 948
Sun 2/820:00
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop26h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 15/88:45
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2R23 076
Fri 24/721:15
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Mon 3/815:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 27/2R23 124
Mon 30/319:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops29h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 12/420:55
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops50h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/2R24 157
Sun 12/420:00
CPT
-
CUN
1 stop26h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 19/416:18
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop40h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2R26 700
Thu 9/422:00
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop23h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 16/413:12
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R26 700
Fri 10/412:40
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/415:55
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R27 145
Fri 24/714:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops36h 19m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/812:29
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R27 288
Thu 17/1221:30
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops49h 00m
Delta
Sat 26/1217:35
CUN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Delta
Deal found 23/2R27 367

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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 945

One-way from

R11 061

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 865
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 40m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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4/4
  • 4/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • South Africa to Cancún
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 805 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 300 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Cancún that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:45-17:55

2 stops34h 10m

Cancun

Mon 1/6

12:30-7:00

2 stops35h 30m

R19 945

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-9:56

1 stop20h 51m

Cancun

Sat 15/8

11:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

R21 948

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:00-17:10

2 stops29h 10m

Cancun

Sun 12/4

20:55-6:40

2 stops50h 45m

R24 157

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:00-14:37

1 stop23h 37m

Cancun

Thu 16/4

13:12-18:30

1 stop22h 18m

R26 700

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

12:40-13:35

2 stops31h 55m

Cancun

Fri 17/4

15:55-8:50

2 stops33h 55m

R27 145

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

14:45-20:04

2 stops36h 19m

Cancun

Mon 3/8

12:29-4:00

2 stops32h 31m

R27 288

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

13:00-10:09

2 stops52h 09m

Cancun

Mon 1/6

10:25-11:30

2 stops42h 05m

R28 146

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

20:00-16:45

2 stops27h 45m

Cancun

Sun 19/4

15:24-15:20

2 stops40h 56m

R28 448

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

17:50-6:50

2 stops44h 00m

Cancun

Mon 1/6

8:35-10:30

1 stop42h 55m

R29 259

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

14:55-14:47

2 stops30h 52m

Cancun

Fri 17/4

18:20-10:20

3 stops33h 00m

R29 338

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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 335). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 008). 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 27 February 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
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

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
3 745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

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
1 538 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

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
9 352 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

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
7 772 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

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 20h 51m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R21 948. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Cancún (average of R14 335). Flying from South Africa to Cancún in April is currently the most expensive (average of R19 008). 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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR16 786AverageR21 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 429AverageR23 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 631AverageR23 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 549AverageR28 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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