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Cheap flights from South Africa to Mexico from R11 630

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MEX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheap 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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 536

One-way from

R11 630

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R28 268
16/8-22/8
  • 16/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
21/8
  • 21/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • South Africa to Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R34 416 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 856 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Mexico

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 6 July 2025.

Thu 7/89:50JNB - MEX
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/818:40MEX - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R18 412
Sat 16/812:25CPT - MEX
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/818:40MEX - CPT
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R19 536
Tue 9/1218:45CPT - MEX
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 24/1221:00MEX - CPT
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7R20 678
Tue 28/1021:30CPT - MEX
1 stop29h 24mDelta
Sun 16/1112:30MEX - CPT
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/7R20 837
Mon 21/721:15JNB - MEX
2 stops33h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/723:20MEX - JNB
2 stops26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7R21 311
Wed 20/819:25JNB - MEX
1 stop32h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 27/817:15MEX - JNB
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/7R21 346
Tue 19/820:00CPT - MEX
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/87:30MEX - CPT
2 stops49h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7R21 592
Sat 5/721:20JNB - MEX
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/917:15MEX - JNB
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/7R21 697
Sun 21/923:15CPT - MEX
1 stop26h 44mKLM
Sun 28/923:40MEX - CPT
1 stop37h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/7R22 383
Sat 5/721:55JNB - MEX
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Fri 5/911:10MEX - JNB
1 stop24h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/7R22 541
Tue 9/126:05CPT - MEX
2 stops44h 00mLufthansa
Sun 28/1221:00MEX - CPT
2 stops32h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7R25 633
Mon 18/813:05CPT - MEX
2 stops34h 00mEmirates
Mon 25/818:45MEX - CPT
2 stops32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R26 283

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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 6 July 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

Thu 7/8

9:50-16:10

1 stop38h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 20/8

18:40-7:00

1 stop28h 20m

R18 412

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

12:25-16:20

1 stop35h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 22/8

18:40-6:40

1 stop28h 00m

R19 536

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

18:55-19:45

1 stop32h 50m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 28/9

22:00-11:00

1 stop29h 00m

R20 696

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

21:15-22:19

2 stops33h 04m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 29/7

23:20-9:25

2 stops26h 05m

R21 311

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

19:25-19:45

1 stop32h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 27/8

17:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

R21 346

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

20:00-15:40

2 stops27h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 26/8

7:30-17:10

2 stops49h 40m

R21 592

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

20:05-10:00

1 stop21h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 30/9

7:05-21:25

2 stops30h 20m

R22 347

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

23:15-17:59

1 stop26h 44m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 28/9

23:40-21:25

1 stop37h 45m

R22 383

Cape TownMexico City

CPT - MEX

CPTMEX

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

13:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 25/8

18:45-11:35

2 stops32h 50m

R26 283

JohannesburgMexico City

JNB - MEX

JNBMEX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

19:00-21:10

2 stops34h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 26/8

11:35-17:45

2 stops46h 10m

R27 530

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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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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 R1 086). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 566). 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 6 July 2025.

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.

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 6 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, andKLM 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    R15 636 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R17 024 and R18 078, 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 R1 086). Flying from South Africa to Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 566). 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 6 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR18 115AverageR23 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR18 993AverageR24 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR19 420AverageR24 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR19 718AverageR27 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 332AverageR29 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR22 988AverageR38 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR23 307AverageR28 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR26 891AverageR34 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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