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R19 060+ Cheap flights to Riviera Maya

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CUN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riviera Maya in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riviera Maya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riviera Maya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Fri 26/63:10
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop22h 30m
Air Europa
Tue 7/720:40
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Air Europa
Deal found 26/1R19 060
Thu 12/319:20
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/318:42
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops34h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R19 573
Tue 10/223:59
JNB
-
CUN
1 stop46h 06m
KLM
Tue 24/216:55
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 10m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R19 621
Thu 28/514:45
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops58h 10m
British Airways
Mon 1/615:00
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R20 390
Tue 10/219:20
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops32h 51m
Delta
Tue 24/212:25
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 26/1R20 839
Thu 12/319:35
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops31h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 19/315:33
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/1R21 063
Sat 27/612:40
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops60h 15m
British Airways
Tue 7/720:15
CUN
-
JNB
2 stops48h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1R23 179
Sat 27/618:00
JNB
-
CUN
2 stops37h 27m
Air France
Tue 7/720:15
CUN
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Air France
Deal found 26/1R28 661
Thu 12/322:20
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops45h 38m
Emirates
Thu 19/313:25
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops43h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 26/1R32 396
Fri 22/514:45
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops31h 26m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/515:11
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R34 192
Tue 10/220:30
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops49h 41m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/215:01
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops28h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R35 987
Sat 27/614:45
JNB
-
CZM
2 stops31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/715:11
CZM
-
JNB
2 stops33h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R43 185

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Find the latest flights to Riviera Maya in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 27 January 2026.

Return from

R19 060

One-way from

R34 593

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R25 295
Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 26/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Cancún
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  • 1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Riviera Maya
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

3:10-18:40

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:40-1:10

1 stop21h 30m

R19 060

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:20-17:45

1 stop29h 25m

Cancun

Thu 19/3

18:42-12:10

2 stops34h 28m

R19 573

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-15:05

1 stop46h 06m

Cancun

Tue 24/2

16:55-22:05

1 stop22h 10m

R19 621

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:59-1:28

2 stops32h 29m

Cancun

Tue 24/2

20:20-12:10

1 stop32h 50m

R19 621

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:45-17:55

2 stops34h 10m

Cancun

Mon 1/6

15:00-7:00

2 stops33h 00m

R20 390

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:20-21:11

2 stops32h 51m

Cancun

Tue 24/2

12:25-22:05

2 stops26h 40m

R20 839

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-19:45

2 stops31h 10m

Cancun

Thu 19/3

15:33-7:35

2 stops33h 02m

R21 063

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

12:40-17:55

2 stops60h 15m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:15-4:00

2 stops48h 45m

R23 179

JohannesburgCancún

JNB - CUN

JNBCUN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

18:00-0:27

2 stops37h 27m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

20:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

R28 661

JohannesburgCozumel

JNB - CZM

JNBCZM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

22:20-11:58

2 stops45h 38m

Cozumel

Thu 19/3

13:25-16:35

2 stops43h 10m

R32 396

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riviera Maya

How long is the flight to Riviera Maya?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya takes 29 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Riviera Maya from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 917
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R8 297
Air France
Air France
From R18 792
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R22 744

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riviera Maya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riviera Maya are United Airlines, British Airways and Air France.

Rainfall in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Riviera Maya by month

Plan your trip to Riviera Maya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riviera Maya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Air France, andUnited Airlines to Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful
Air France
7,4
Good
1 525 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 198 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 701 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Lisa,Oct 2024

MIA - DOH

Boarding a bit chaotic and seats were snug but crew were wonderful

FAQs about flying to Riviera Maya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riviera Maya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riviera Maya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riviera Maya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riviera Maya.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riviera Maya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riviera Maya, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Cancun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cancun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cancun?

    Yes. Cancun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cancun Inn is the closest property to Cancun (0,0 km away from Cancun).

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