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Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cape Town from R9 714

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 211

One-way from

R9 714

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R30 675
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 50m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Mexico City to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R42 909 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 675 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 1 July 2025.

Wed 22/1017:15MEX - CPT
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1120:50CPT - MEX
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7R19 392
Mon 13/1019:50MEX - CPT
2 stops32h 50mLufthansa
Fri 31/109:30CPT - MEX
1 stop40h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6R22 513
Sun 16/1114:00MEX - CPT
1 stop21h 15mDelta
Sun 23/1121:30CPT - MEX
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 30/6R22 989
Fri 14/1121:00MEX - CPT
2 stops26h 30mSWISS
Mon 15/1223:35CPT - MEX
2 stops27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 30/6R23 394
Fri 14/1121:55MEX - CPT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/128:50CPT - MEX
1 stop44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R23 870
Wed 27/820:05MEX - CPT
1 stop41h 20mKLM
Wed 10/923:15CPT - MEX
1 stop26h 44mKLM
Deal found 1/7R24 099

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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 1 July 2025.
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Mexico City

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 16/11

9:05-7:40

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-5:05

2 stops40h 15m

R18 211

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 12/11

19:45-7:30

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

9:00-19:00

2 stops42h 00m

R20 503

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 13/10

19:50-12:40

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

9:30-18:05

1 stop40h 35m

R22 513

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 16/11

14:00-19:15

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-15:15

1 stop25h 45m

R22 989

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 14/11

21:55-21:55

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

8:50-20:55

1 stop44h 05m

R23 870

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 27/8

20:05-21:25

1 stop41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/9

23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

R24 099

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/8

11:35-17:10

2 stops45h 35m

R9 714

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 6/8

8:05-9:45

2 stops41h 40m

R11 530

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 28/7

8:40-17:50

1 stop25h 10m

R12 605

Mexico CityCape Town

MEX - CPT

MEXCPT

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/8

20:05-21:25

1 stop41h 20m

R12 905

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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.

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 1 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexico City to Cape Town, such as Delta, KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 366 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 654 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 858 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 886 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 974 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 R18 211 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at R20 503 and R22 513 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 33% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 714. Users have also found prices from R12 605 and R12 905 on Delta and KLM, respectively.

  • 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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