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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Mexico City from R12 526

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MEX
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Sat 12/912:50
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/918:40
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R18 789
Tue 1/1212:40
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1220:55
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R19 351
Mon 21/1220:35
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops31h 00m
British Airways
Tue 19/114:55
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 29/7R20 623
Mon 26/1020:50
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop31h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1111:00
MEX
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7R21 780
Mon 31/819:50
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop23h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 7/914:15
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops66h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8R21 863
Mon 14/919:50
CPT
-
MEX
2 stops27h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 21/96:30
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R21 896

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Mexico City (MEX). 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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 789

One-way from

R12 526

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 985
12/9-21/9
  • 12/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Mexico City
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18/10
  • 18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Mexico City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R46 046 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 297 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Mexico City 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 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

12:50-16:10

1 stop35h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 21/9

18:40-6:45

1 stop28h 05m

R19 318

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

12:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 14/12

20:55-6:45

1 stop25h 50m

R19 351

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

20:35-19:35

2 stops31h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 19/1

14:55-8:05

2 stops33h 10m

R20 623

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-21:30

2 stops32h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 10/11

8:10-18:00

1 stop25h 50m

R21 846

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

19:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 7/9

14:15-17:10

2 stops66h 55m

R21 863
Fastest return journey

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

19:50-11:45

1 stop23h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 21/9

8:45-15:20

1 stop22h 35m

R21 896

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

18:55-21:55

2 stops35h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/1

12:30-8:05

2 stops35h 35m

R23 565
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

13:15-22:15

2 stops41h 00m

R13 683

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

16:35-4:50

2 stops44h 15m

R14 459

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

15:05-19:05

3 stops60h 00m

R14 542

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Mexico City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Mexico City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Mexico City?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mexico City (average of R20 970). Flying from Cape Town to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 985). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Mexico City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Mexico City flights typically cost between R20 475 and R29 332 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 789 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 12–Sept 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. 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 City. Reviews last updated 1 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Mexico City, such as Emirates,KLM, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 632 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 062 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 136 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Mexico City?

    For as low as R20 623, British Airways can have you in Mexico City from Cape Town in 31h. The distance between Cape Town and Mexico City is about 13702 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at R19 027. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R20 166 and R21 408, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Mexico City for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Mexico City 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 Cape Town to Mexico City?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mexico City (average of R20 970). Flying from Cape Town to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of R30 985). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Mexico City on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Mexico City. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 August 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Mexico City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 994AverageR25 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR20 166AverageR22 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR20 629AverageR27 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR21 408AverageR24 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR24 025AverageR29 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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