How long is the flight from South Africa to Mexico?

Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 24h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 26 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	R18 318
One-way from	R12 305
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Average price	R21 488

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R21 766). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 766). 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

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3 669 reviews

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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?

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Air France

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Mexico?
Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 24h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12670 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R21 766). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 766). 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 472	AverageR20 941	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 242	AverageR22 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR19 308	AverageR25 328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR19 752	AverageR22 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR21 654	AverageR27 856	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 553	AverageR28 585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR25 499	AverageR28 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico

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