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Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town from R10 755

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEX — CPT
May 4 — May 111
1 adult
Sat 4/5
Sat 11/5

The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 29 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 285

Round-trip from

R1 947
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From Mexico City Benito Juarez to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Mexico City to Cape Town?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 27% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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 14 days in advance to save up to 112% 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 14 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 R12 823, or R34 295 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 December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Mexico City to Cape Town in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R18 031.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town (MEX - 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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Mexico City to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Mexico City and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Mexico City to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 10/96:30MEX - CPT
2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/917:45CPT - MEX
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R21 848
Sat 17/814:10MEX - CPT
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/817:45CPT - MEX
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4R23 164
Mon 9/917:15MEX - CPT
2 stops56h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/1118:30CPT - MEX
3 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R31 494
Tue 10/96:30MEX - CPT
2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/917:45CPT - MEX
3 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R33 054

Cheap Delta flights from Mexico City to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Mexico City and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Mexico City and landing in Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 9/97:10MEX - CPT
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Tue 26/1121:15CPT - MEX
1 stop31h 35mDelta
Deal found 28/4R29 068
Thu 1/813:15MEX - CPT
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Sun 18/821:30CPT - MEX
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/4R34 746
Sun 7/77:00MEX - CPT
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Sun 21/721:30CPT - MEX
1 stop32h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/4R38 337

Cheap Mexico City to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Mexico City to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Mexico City to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 28/57:10MEX - CPT
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Tue 4/621:30CPT - MEX
1 stop32h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/4R22 469
Tue 28/520:05MEX - CPT
1 stop41h 20mKLM
Tue 4/623:15CPT - MEX
1 stop26h 44mKLM
Deal found 28/4R22 581
Tue 28/55:00MEX - CPT
2 stops46h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/618:40CPT - MEX
2 stops49h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4R25 458
Tue 28/510:55MEX - CPT
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/616:10CPT - MEX
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R28 767
Mon 27/50:40MEX - CPT
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/612:50CPT - MEX
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R54 451
Tue 28/518:40MEX - CPT
3 stops35h 50mEmirates
Tue 4/69:20CPT - MEX
3 stops37h 45mEmirates
Deal found 28/4R106 928

Mexico City to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Mexico City and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Mexico City to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 21/106:38MEX - CPT
2 stops44h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1120:55CPT - MEX
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R19 291
Mon 21/106:38MEX - CPT
2 stops44h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1121:15CPT - MEX
2 stops35h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R19 855
Fri 18/1023:15MEX - CPT
2 stops51h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/1120:55CPT - MEX
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R20 833
Fri 18/1023:15MEX - CPT
2 stops51h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 397
Sun 20/1023:15MEX - CPT
2 stops51h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 585
Mon 21/106:38MEX - CPT
2 stops44h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops34h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 604
Sun 20/1020:05MEX - CPT
1 stop41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/110:30CPT - MEX
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R21 622
Tue 10/96:30MEX - CPT
2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/917:45CPT - MEX
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4R21 848
Tue 29/100:15MEX - CPT
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 18/1118:45CPT - MEX
2 stops52h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4R21 998

One-way flights to Cape Town from Mexico City

Search for one-way flight options from Mexico City to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 589 570 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cape Town should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 8/623:20MEX - CPT
2 stops27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4R10 755
Fri 23/85:00MEX - CPT
2 stops46h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4R10 886
Fri 23/823:15MEX - CPT
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 300
Sat 8/611:30MEX - CPT
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/4R12 428
Fri 23/822:00MEX - CPT
1 stop29h 00mIberia
Deal found 26/4R13 519
Fri 23/820:05MEX - CPT
1 stop41h 20mKLM
Deal found 28/4R14 572
Thu 22/80:40MEX - CPT
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 332
Fri 23/823:20MEX - CPT
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 708
Fri 23/823:20MEX - CPT
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R19 178

Find flights from Mexico City to Cape Town within your budget

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 589 570 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

R19 009 - R33 242

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 17/8

2 stops61h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/8

2 stops32h 16m

R19 009

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 10/9

2 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/9

2 stops34h 30m

R21 848

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/9

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/11

1 stop31h 35m

R29 068

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 16/8

1 stop48h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/8

1 stop46h 30m

R29 369

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 11/9

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/10

1 stop35h 05m

R29 745

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 11/9

1 stop29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/10

1 stop33h 05m

R30 290

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/9

1 stop37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

1 stop34h 55m

R32 340

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 11/10

2 stops41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/12

2 stops35h 30m

R33 016

Mexico City Benito JuarezCape Town Intl

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 10/9

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/9

1 stop31h 45m

R33 242

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 26/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 13 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.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Mexico City to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Mexico City to Cape Town is currently R14 409 while a return flight costs R28 659. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from Mexico City to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). 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.

January

R2 012

February

R2 275

March

R2 557

April

R2 407

May

R2 012

June

R1 955

July

R2 237

August

R2 256

September

R2 313

October

R2 275

November

R2 162

December

R2 651

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 29 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and KLM from Mexico City to Cape Town to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
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Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 932 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

KLM
7,9
Good
1 623 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air France
7,6
Good
1 806 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7,5
Good
3 696 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 064 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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.

  • Can I find flights from Mexico City to Cape Town for under R19 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Mexico City to Cape Town for under R19 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just R19 009, but on average you can expect to pay R26 229.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R19 009 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at R21 848 and R29 068 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to Cape Town one-way

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines According to our data, you can fly for as little as R10 755. Users have also found prices from R12 428 and R13 519 on Delta and Iberia, respectively.

  • What does MEX to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Mexico City to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Mexico City to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Mexico City to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Mexico City to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Mexico City to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Mexico City to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Mexico City to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Mexico City to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 29/4.

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