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R12 128+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEX
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 16 March 2026.

Wed 7/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops46h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 20/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 133
Wed 21/1019:25
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops33h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1113:45
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/3R18 149
Sat 10/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 720
Wed 7/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 787
Fri 9/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops45h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 955
Thu 8/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops44h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 16/1011:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 005

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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 16 March 2026.

Return from

R19 072

One-way from

R12 128

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 343
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico City
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R2 065 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R298 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

21:15-19:45

1 stop30h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 13/6

7:00-7:00

2 stops40h 00m

R21 051

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

20:40-19:45

2 stops55h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 3/5

11:20-7:00

2 stops35h 40m

R22 360

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

15:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

13:12-18:30

1 stop22h 18m

R22 846

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

15:05-20:15

2 stops37h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 3/5

4:40-18:30

2 stops29h 50m

R23 366

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

13:30-15:05

2 stops33h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 20/4

18:45-10:15

2 stops31h 30m

R23 953

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

23:15-20:15

2 stops28h 00m

Cancun

Sun 3/5

12:40-19:40

1 stop24h 00m

R26 100

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:50-21:35

2 stops37h 45m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

8:06-11:55

2 stops44h 49m

R26 234
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

21:55-12:40

1 stop21h 45m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

13:50-19:40

1 stop22h 50m

R26 486

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

21:15-18:00

1 stop27h 45m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

16:25-7:00

2 stops31h 35m

R27 610

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

20:55-10:30

2 stops44h 35m

Cancun

Fri 14/8

12:45-4:00

2 stops32h 15m

R27 895

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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 41 hours 53 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 KLM, United Airlines and British Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From R17 768
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R19 451
Air France
Air France
From R19 560
Emirates
Emirates
From R22 943

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mexico?

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

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 16 March 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 16 March 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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
American Airlines
7,1
Good
11 468 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 797 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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?

    Guadalajara Miguel Hidal is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mexico. One-way flights to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal typically cost R942, while return flights cost around R1 357.

  • 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 (23 hours 55 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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