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R11 126+ Cheap flights to Mexico

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEX
Mar 3 — Mar 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Mexico in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Mexico. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Thu 26/222:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 10/316:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2R17 284
Fri 1/521:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops29h 56m
American Airlines
Fri 15/516:25
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/1R18 265
Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Tue 26/511:05
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2R18 795
Thu 26/223:59
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop46h 06m
KLM
Tue 10/316:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/2R19 583
Thu 16/421:15
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Fri 24/417:15
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 31/1R19 647
Thu 26/219:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 51m
Delta
Mon 9/312:44
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/2R19 647

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Find the latest flights to Mexico in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 February 2026.

Return from

R19 503

One-way from

R11 126

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 165
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico City
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  • 14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico
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Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-10:29

2 stops43h 29m

Cancun

Sun 8/3

11:50-7:35

2 stops36h 45m

R17 284

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-10:29

2 stops43h 29m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

13:22-7:35

2 stops35h 13m

R17 284

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-19:45

1 stop30h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 26/5

11:05-7:00

2 stops35h 55m

R18 795

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-15:05

1 stop46h 06m

Cancun

Tue 10/3

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R19 583

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:20-21:11

2 stops32h 51m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

12:44-19:00

1 stop23h 16m

R19 647

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

23:59-21:11

2 stops28h 12m

Cancun

Mon 9/3

15:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

R19 679

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R19 728

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:15-20:11

2 stops29h 56m

Cancun

Fri 15/5

16:25-9:25

2 stops34h 00m

R19 921

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

18:00-19:50

1 stop33h 50m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 26/4

22:05-11:05

1 stop29h 00m

R20 001

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

19:20-20:20

2 stops32h 00m

Cancun

Tue 24/3

12:44-19:00

1 stop23h 16m

R20 033

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Mexico

How long is the flight to Mexico?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Mexico takes 30 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Mexico from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Mexico?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mexico are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 968
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R8 322
Air France
Air France
From R18 748
Emirates
Emirates
From R21 629

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mexico?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mexico are United Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Mexico by month

Plan your trip to Mexico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Mexico?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Mexico in the last few years. This data was updated on 1 February 2026.
The most popular places in Mexico to fly to are Mexico City, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo and Guadalajara.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico. 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 Mexico. Reviews last updated 1 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air France, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air France
7,4
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 229 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
American Airlines
7,2
Good
11 211 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 709 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 494 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Mexico

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mexico if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mexico on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mexico?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mexico.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico?

    Veracruz Las Bajadas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico. One-way flights to Veracruz Las Bajadas typically cost R729, while return flights cost around R1 301.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Mexico depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Mexico, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Mexico City Benito Juarez have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mexico City Benito Juarez can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez?

    Yes. Mexico City Benito Juarez has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Our Favorite Getaway is the closest property to Mexico City Benito Juarez (0,0 km away from Mexico City Benito Juarez).

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