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R9 299+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MEX
Mar 15 — Mar 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 13 February 2026.

Mon 9/311:10
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/30:40
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R14 720
Wed 21/1021:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1114:55
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R16 961
Wed 4/322:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 12/311:50
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 264
Thu 5/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 11/315:33
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 422
Tue 3/319:35
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops32h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 17/315:15
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops32h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2R17 518
Tue 29/919:25
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 12/1015:25
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 581

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Mexico on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 13 February 2026
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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 13 February 2026.

Return from

R14 720

One-way from

R9 299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 901
9/3-15/3
  • 9/3-15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico City
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2/4
  • 2/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Mexico
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 450 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R290 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

11:10-17:20

1 stop38h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 15/3

0:40-7:45

2 stops23h 05m

R14 720

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-10:45

2 stops43h 45m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

11:50-7:35

2 stops36h 45m

R17 264

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:35-17:57

2 stops29h 22m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

11:50-7:35

2 stops36h 45m

R17 422

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:35-19:35

2 stops32h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 17/3

15:15-7:35

2 stops32h 20m

R17 518

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:35-18:45

1 stop31h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 17/3

15:15-7:35

2 stops32h 20m

R18 901

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

5:25-7:00

2 stops41h 35m

R18 964

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 600

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 12/3

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 600

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:20-17:25

1 stop30h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 16/3

23:05-12:10

1 stop29h 05m

R19 632

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

23:15-20:14

2 stops27h 59m

Cancun

Mon 13/4

10:00-19:40

1 stop26h 40m

R19 839

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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 27 hours 6 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 818
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R8 228
Air France
Air France
From R18 536
Emirates
Emirates
From R21 384

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 13 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 13 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
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 516 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
9 284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
11 277 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 R721, while return flights cost around R1 286.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Mexico depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Mexico, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (22 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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