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Cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico from R11 826

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 17 March 2026.

Wed 21/1021:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1114:20
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/3R18 133
Wed 7/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops46h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 20/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 133
Sat 10/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 19/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 720
Wed 7/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 787
Fri 9/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops45h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1017:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3R18 955
Thu 8/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops44h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 16/1011:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops36h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 005
Thu 30/421:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 7/512:35
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/3R19 072
Wed 7/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops42h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1017:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 173
Sun 11/1019:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops30h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1015:20
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 189
Fri 9/1021:15
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops43h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1015:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops35h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 240
Thu 8/1018:55
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop30h 45m
Air Europa
Sun 18/1020:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 15/3R19 340
Sun 11/1019:25
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops30h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1013:10
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops37h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R19 357

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 072

One-way from

R11 826

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R22 343
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R34 638 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 998 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 17 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

21:15-19:45

1 stop30h 30m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 13/6

7:00-7:00

2 stops40h 00m

R21 051

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-15:51

1 stop26h 51m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

15:38-9:30

2 stops34h 52m

R21 504

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:45-18:00

2 stops34h 15m

Cancun

Sun 3/5

16:25-7:00

2 stops31h 35m

R22 343

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

15:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

13:12-18:30

1 stop22h 18m

R22 846

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

13:30-15:05

2 stops33h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 20/4

18:45-10:15

2 stops31h 30m

R23 953

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-11:30

1 stop22h 25m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

8:00-21:25

2 stops30h 25m

R24 238

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

9:50-3:05

2 stops25h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 4/5

23:20-11:00

3 stops27h 40m

R25 748

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:50-16:15

3 stops32h 25m

Cancun

Sun 3/5

18:20-12:00

2 stops34h 40m

R25 782

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

23:15-20:15

2 stops28h 00m

Cancun

Sun 3/5

12:40-19:40

1 stop24h 00m

R26 100

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:50-21:35

2 stops37h 45m

Cancun

Sun 26/4

8:06-11:55

2 stops44h 49m

R26 234

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R14 660). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 827). 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.

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 17 March 2026.
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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air France
7,4
Good
1 546 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 799 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 22h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 05m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R14 660). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 827). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Mexico

Discover the top 7 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 17 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 768AverageR23 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR18 000AverageR21 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 451AverageR24 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 560AverageR26 050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR20 369AverageR24 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 943AverageR26 692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 800AverageR30 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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