How long is the flight from South Africa to Mexico?

Airlines like British Airways, Air Europa, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 22h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R9 852 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 R13 024 and R14 889, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches 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.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Mexico as you normally would.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Mexico that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 August 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Mexico

Round-trip from	R17 176
One-way from	R12 081
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R23 791

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JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

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23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

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22:05-10:20

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R19 311

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

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Wed 21/10

23:15-21:50

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

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23:05-11:25

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JohannesburgMexico City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

JNBMEX

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Wed 21/10

21:15-18:36

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

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14:55-10:25

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R19 974

Cape TownMexico City

CPT Cape Town Intl - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez

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Mexico City Benito Juarez

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R21 074). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 990). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Mexico?

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air France, andUnited Airlines 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

3 654 reviews

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2,0

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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

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Emirates

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Air France

7,5

Good

1 640 reviews

Emirates

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1 / 20

2,0

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United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 111 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 654 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

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American Airlines

7,1

Good

11 910 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 654 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

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British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 159 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

3 654 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Mexico?
Airlines like British Airways, Air Europa, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 22h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Mexico one-way?
R9 852 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 R13 024 and R14 889, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R21 074). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 990). 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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American Airlines	CheapestR17 293	AverageR20 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 783	AverageR22 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR19 110	AverageR23 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR19 482	AverageR26 835	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 550	AverageR22 762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 052	AverageR27 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR25 237	AverageR28 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air France, andUnited Airlines 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.

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