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Cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico from R10 745

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

Fri 26/1222:00JNB - MEX
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/15:45MEX - JNB
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12R24 339
Fri 26/1219:20JNB - MEX
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Fri 2/17:05MEX - JNB
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/12R28 798
Thu 25/120:45JNB - MEX
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/10:40MEX - JNB
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R34 296

Find flight deals from South Africa to Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 427

One-way from

R10 745

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R27 323
4/2-10/2
  • 4/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R10 566 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 638 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Mexico 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 22 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Mexico that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:35-19:36

2 stops32h 01m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 24/2

12:30-7:35

2 stops35h 05m

R18 271

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

22:00-18:45

1 stop28h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 26/2

6:00-7:35

2 stops41h 35m

R18 355

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

22:00-23:10

2 stops33h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 23/3

0:25-10:25

2 stops26h 00m

R18 372

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-18:45

1 stop31h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 23/3

0:25-10:25

2 stops26h 00m

R18 942

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

11:10-17:20

1 stop38h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 24/2

12:30-7:35

2 stops35h 05m

R19 512

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-18:45

1 stop28h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 26/1

21:00-7:35

1 stop26h 35m

R20 031

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-18:45

1 stop28h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 26/1

21:00-12:10

1 stop31h 10m

R20 149

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 12/2

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

R20 400

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

21:30-12:55

1 stop23h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 18/2

8:40-19:15

1 stop26h 35m

R20 400

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

21:30-15:15

1 stop25h 45m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 2/3

12:35-19:15

1 stop22h 40m

R20 400

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Mexico

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Mexico

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Mexico?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R17 618). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 713). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MX?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Mexico in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Mexico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Mexico. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Mexico flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 22 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France from South Africa to Mexico to help guide your decision. 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
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7,4
Good
1 511 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 102 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Mexico. 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 South Africa to Mexico?

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and Delta fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 28h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13702 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Mexico one-way?

    R8 605 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from R12 829 and R15 689, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Mexico that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Mexico flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Mexico?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Mexico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Mexico 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 South Africa to Mexico?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R17 618). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 713). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Mexico

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Mexico. 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 22 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 682AverageR21 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR17 988AverageR22 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 393AverageR24 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 447AverageR24 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR19 549AverageR34 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR19 769AverageR23 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 870AverageR26 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 784AverageR29 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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