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Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town from R9 878

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CPT
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 April 2026.

Mon 19/1012:50
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1120:50
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop33h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4R19 232
Sun 20/96:30
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4R19 839
Mon 21/912:50
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop32h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4R20 003
Fri 27/1116:15
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops43h 00m
Delta
Mon 7/1221:30
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 8/4R20 019
Mon 21/98:45
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1020:00
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops48h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/4R20 183
Sun 20/96:30
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1017:55
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops34h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4R20 741
Mon 21/98:40
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/100:15
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R20 791

Find flight deals from Mexico City to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 839

One-way from

R9 878

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R29 209
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/9-13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 81h 05m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R28 394 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Mexico City to Cape Town 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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Cheapest return flight

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 2/5

8:40-21:45

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

R22 957

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 22/9

22:05-21:25

2 stops39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

0:15-21:10

2 stops28h 55m

R26 222

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 6/6

22:25-21:25

1 stop39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

R27 617

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 22/8

0:30-10:55

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

7:00-15:35

2 stops40h 35m

R28 175
Fastest return journey

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 23/4

4:40-15:20

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

19:50-13:15

2 stops25h 25m

R28 651

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 6/9

3:35-11:50

2 stops48h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

16:35-1:50

1 stop41h 15m

R28 848

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 20/5

9:00-11:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

16:35-1:35

1 stop41h 00m

R28 848

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 11/9

22:30-21:25

1 stop38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:15-19:50

1 stop27h 35m

R29 143

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 14/5

9:00-11:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

16:35-7:05

1 stop46h 30m

R29 209

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 11/9

22:30-21:25

1 stop38h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:15-21:10

2 stops28h 55m

R29 586

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mexico City to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

Booking 84 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of R16 311). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R27 125). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like KLM and United Airlines fly from Mexico City to Cape Town in about 26h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance between Mexico City and Cape Town is about 13702 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R17 174 on this airline. United Airlines is priced at 28% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of R16 311). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in October is currently the most expensive (average of R27 125). 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 airline flying from Mexico City to Cape Town

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United AirlinesCheapestR17 174AverageR19 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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