What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R23 996.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Mexico City to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Mexico City to Cape Town in about 40h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Mexico City and Cape Town is about 13702 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Mexico City to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 175 on this airline. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 15 days in advance to save up to 171% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 15 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R18 182, or R28 654 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Flights from Mexico City to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Mexico City to Cape Town in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R17 210.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico City to Cape Town as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R10 611+ Flights from Mexico City to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R18 269
One-way from	R10 611
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R30 425

United Airlines
16/11-23/11
3 total stops
73h 55m total
Mexico City to Cape Town

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22/9
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22h 35m total
Mexico City to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 503 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Sun 16/1110:05MEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - MEX

2 stops45h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 269

Mon 27/1017:10MEX - CPT

2 stops54h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/119:30CPT - MEX

2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 825

Mon 27/1013:10MEX - CPT

1 stop22h 05mDelta

Mon 3/1121:30CPT - MEX

1 stop26h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/9R23 479

Wed 12/117:50MEX - CPT

2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/119:30CPT - MEX

2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R23 757

Fri 14/1112:25MEX - CPT

2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/1218:45CPT - MEX

2 stops54h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R24 677

Mon 27/1015:50MEX - CPT

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/117:55CPT - MEX

1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R24 781

Best flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Sun 16/1110:05MEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - MEX

2 stops45h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 269

Sun 18/18:40MEX - CPT

1 stop26h 35mDelta

Sun 25/121:30CPT - MEX

2 stops27h 00mDelta

Deal found 14/9R20 857

Mon 27/1017:10MEX - CPT

2 stops54h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/119:30CPT - MEX

2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 825

Sun 18/110:05MEX - CPT

2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 25/118:45CPT - MEX

2 stops49h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R19 294

Last-minute flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 3/109:00MEX - CPT

1 stop42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 15/1016:35CPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/9R32 509

Wed 8/109:00MEX - CPT

2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 15/1016:35CPT - MEX

1 stop46h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R30 547

Sun 12/108:40MEX - CPT

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Sun 19/1020:05CPT - MEX

1 stop23h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/9R30 582

Mon 13/1020:05MEX - CPT

1 stop41h 20mKLM

Mon 20/1023:00CPT - MEX

1 stop26h 59mKLM

Deal found 13/9R32 596

Mon 20/108:45MEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1020:50CPT - MEX

2 stops48h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R29 470

Mon 20/1018:45MEX - CPT

2 stops32h 50mEmirates

Fri 31/1013:40CPT - MEX

2 stops34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R32 422

Mon 20/1023:55MEX - CPT

1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/107:55CPT - MEX

1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R33 048

Mon 27/1017:10MEX - CPT

2 stops54h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/119:30CPT - MEX

2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 825

Mon 27/1013:10MEX - CPT

1 stop22h 05mDelta

Mon 3/1121:30CPT - MEX

1 stop26h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/9R23 479

Mon 27/1015:50MEX - CPT

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/117:55CPT - MEX

1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R24 781

One-way flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Mexico City to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Sat 20/98:45MEX - CPT

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R10 611

Fri 19/914:15MEX - CPT

2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R10 645

Mon 22/94:40MEX - CPT

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 663

Tue 23/916:40MEX - CPT

2 stops62h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 715

Wed 31/125:45MEX - CPT

2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 114

Thu 15/112:25MEX - CPT

2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 479

Sat 20/98:05MEX - CPT

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 496

Sat 29/1119:55MEX - CPT

1 stop25h 55mAir France

Deal found 12/9R11 566

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17:10-7:40

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8:40-19:15

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R20 857

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Mon 22/9

4:40-15:20

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R10 611

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Fri 19/9

14:15-15:20

2 stops41h 05m

R10 645

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MEX - CPT

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Tue 23/9

16:40-15:20

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R10 715

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Wed 31/12

5:45-7:40

2 stops41h 55m

R11 114

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 15/1

12:25-11:00

2 stops38h 35m

R11 479

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MEX - CPT

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Fri 26/9

8:05-9:45

2 stops41h 40m

R11 496

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 Cape Town

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

May,Apr 2024

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The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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6,0

Good

May,Apr 2024

IAD - TYS

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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How long is the flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Mexico City to Cape Town in about 40h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Mexico City and Cape Town is about 13702 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Mexico City to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 175 on this airline. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town 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 Mexico City to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

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