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Cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico from R11 264

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEX
Jul 26 — Aug 21
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 26 June 2026.

Sun 6/1219:35
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop28h 20m
British Airways
Sun 24/117:21
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 04m
British Airways
Deal found 23/6R18 729
Thu 6/815:50
CPT
-
CUN
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/816:50
CUN
-
CPT
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R19 373
Sat 22/810:25
JNB
-
CUN
3 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/818:20
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R20 116
Tue 17/1112:40
CPT
-
MEX
1 stop37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1120:55
MEX
-
CPT
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6R20 496
Wed 21/1021:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 33m
British Airways
Tue 3/1116:15
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops34h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 22/6R20 826
Sun 5/723:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops30h 35m
Delta
Thu 13/88:40
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 22/6R20 958
Wed 9/918:50
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/917:05
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R21 025
Wed 21/1018:50
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1122:20
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R21 041
Tue 18/823:15
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops30h 35m
Delta
Fri 13/118:40
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 23/6R21 107
Tue 7/718:50
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 09m
KLM
Mon 10/822:25
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop38h 55m
KLM
Deal found 22/6R21 140
Wed 21/1018:50
JNB
-
MEX
2 stops31h 09m
Air France
Tue 3/1122:20
MEX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Air France
Deal found 24/6R21 190
Sat 11/721:55
JNB
-
MEX
1 stop31h 55m
Delta
Thu 13/88:40
MEX
-
JNB
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Deal found 22/6R21 206

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 26 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 729

One-way from

R11 842

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R24 361
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/12-24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 24m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 003 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 742 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 26 June 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

19:35-16:55

1 stop28h 20m

Cancun

Sun 24/1

17:21-10:25

2 stops34h 04m

R18 729

Cape TownCancún

CPT - CUN

CPTCUN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

15:05-11:35

3 stops51h 30m

Cancun

Thu 13/8

16:50-14:00

3 stops38h 10m

R20 017

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

21:15-20:48

2 stops31h 33m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 3/11

16:15-10:25

2 stops34h 10m

R20 826

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:50-17:59

2 stops31h 09m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 3/11

22:20-12:10

1 stop29h 50m

R21 041

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

23:15-21:50

2 stops30h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 13/11

8:40-22:00

2 stops29h 20m

R21 107

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-13:39

1 stop22h 39m

Cancun

Thu 15/10

14:49-18:30

2 stops44h 41m

R21 338

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:15-15:35

2 stops34h 20m

Cancun

Sun 27/9

17:40-11:30

2 stops34h 50m

R22 263

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

22:00-14:42

2 stops47h 42m

Cozumel Intl

Thu 15/10

15:52-18:30

2 stops43h 38m

R22 511

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/10

18:55-10:20

1 stop31h 25m

R22 660

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:25-20:00

2 stops32h 35m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 24/8

17:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

R22 973

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/6

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Mexico

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R8 836). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 778). 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 75 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

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 26 June 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
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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?
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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?
Air France
7,5
Good
1 614 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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?
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 891 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 071 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

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?

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, Delta, and United Airlines fly from South Africa to Mexico in about 22h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13435 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mexico (average of R8 836). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in August is currently the most expensive (average of R18 778). 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 26 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 526AverageR22 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestR17 659AverageR21 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 161AverageR24 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 950AverageR23 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR20 163AverageR29 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 520AverageR27 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR24 644AverageR27 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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