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Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town from R11 583

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CPT
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult

Cheap 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 12 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 506

One-way from

R11 583

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R22 208
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/9-22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 30m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R13 601 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 226 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 12 August 2025.

Mon 8/98:45MEX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/919:50CPT - MEX
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8R20 506
Mon 18/88:45MEX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/819:50CPT - MEX
2 stops40h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8R20 559
Mon 3/1119:45MEX - CPT
2 stops27h 45mSWISS
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - MEX
2 stops54h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/8R20 683
Sun 16/1112:25MEX - CPT
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8R22 350
Sun 7/95:05MEX - CPT
2 stops50h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/920:00CPT - MEX
1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8R22 368
Sun 16/1121:00MEX - CPT
2 stops50h 30mSWISS
Sun 23/119:00CPT - MEX
2 stops41h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/8R23 805
Thu 28/88:45MEX - CPT
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8R24 106
Mon 8/920:05MEX - CPT
1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/923:00CPT - MEX
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R25 277
Mon 18/88:05MEX - CPT
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/819:50CPT - MEX
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R25 579
Mon 3/1121:00MEX - CPT
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1118:45CPT - MEX
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8R25 614

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Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/9

8:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

19:50-12:45

2 stops48h 55m

R20 506

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 3/11

19:45-7:30

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-18:05

2 stops54h 15m

R20 683

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/1

7:05-19:15

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

21:30-15:15

1 stop25h 45m

R21 304

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 6/2

15:20-11:00

2 stops59h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

9:30-21:50

2 stops44h 20m

R21 552

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 16/11

12:25-11:00

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

18:45-18:55

2 stops32h 10m

R22 350

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 7/9

5:05-15:20

2 stops50h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

20:00-21:10

1 stop33h 10m

R22 368

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 28/1

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

R11 583

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 26/1

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

R11 583

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 1/2

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

R11 583

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 29/1

12:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

R11 583

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

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Mexico City to Cape Town?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Mexico City to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R24 510.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 R20 506 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Delta, starting at R20 683 and R21 304 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 26% 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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